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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,696.23, 437,024.43 and 173,428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,696.23, 437,024.43 and 173,428.63 is: 239,322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,696.23 : 437,024.43 = 173,428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,696.23/437,024.43 = 173,428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,696.23x = 437,024.43 × 173,428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,696.23x = 75,792,547,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,792,547,078.87/316,696.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,322.54

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