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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,701.44, 437,049.24 and 173,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,701.44, 437,049.24 and 173,462.48 is: 239,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,701.44 : 437,049.24 = 173,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,701.44/437,049.24 = 173,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,701.44x = 437,049.24 × 173,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,701.44x = 75,811,645,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,811,645,052.52/316,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,378.91

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