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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,700.76, 437,047.20 and 173,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,700.76, 437,047.20 and 173,469.90 is: 239,388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,700.76 : 437,047.20 = 173,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,700.76/437,047.20 = 173,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,700.76x = 437,047.20 × 173,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,700.76x = 75,814,534,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,814,534,079.28/316,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,388.54

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