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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,670.77, 437,005.66 and 173,431.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,670.77, 437,005.66 and 173,431.15 is: 239,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,670.77 : 437,005.66 = 173,431.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,670.77/437,005.66 = 173,431.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,670.77x = 437,005.66 × 173,431.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,670.77x = 75,790,393,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,790,393,710.70/316,670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,334.99

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