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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,699.08, 437,029.14 and 173,459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,699.08, 437,029.14 and 173,459.76 is: 239,365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,699.08 : 437,029.14 = 173,459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,699.08/437,029.14 = 173,459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,699.08x = 437,029.14 × 173,459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,699.08x = 75,806,969,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,806,969,737.41/316,699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,365.93

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