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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,701.76, 437,048.58 and 173,470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,701.76, 437,048.58 and 173,470.90 is: 239,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,701.76 : 437,048.58 = 173,470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,701.76/437,048.58 = 173,470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,701.76x = 437,048.58 × 173,470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,701.76x = 75,815,210,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,815,210,516.32/316,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,389.92

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