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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,671.12, 437,011.08 and 173,428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,671.12, 437,011.08 and 173,428.56 is: 239,334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,671.12 : 437,011.08 = 173,428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,671.12/437,011.08 = 173,428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,671.12x = 437,011.08 × 173,428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,671.12x = 75,790,202,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,790,202,308.44/316,671.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,334.12

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