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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,694.76, 437,038.92 and 173,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,694.76, 437,038.92 and 173,463.90 is: 239,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,694.76 : 437,038.92 = 173,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,694.76/437,038.92 = 173,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,694.76x = 437,038.92 × 173,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,694.76x = 75,810,475,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,810,475,514.99/316,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,380.26

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