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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,685.73, 437,009.94 and 173,418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,685.73, 437,009.94 and 173,418.13 is: 239,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,685.73 : 437,009.94 = 173,418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,685.73/437,009.94 = 173,418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,685.73x = 437,009.94 × 173,418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,685.73x = 75,785,446,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,785,446,586.21/316,685.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,308.06

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