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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,703.76, 437,051.34 and 173,472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,703.76, 437,051.34 and 173,472.90 is: 239,392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,703.76 : 437,051.34 = 173,472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,703.76/437,051.34 = 173,472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,703.76x = 437,051.34 × 173,472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,703.76x = 75,816,563,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,816,563,398.69/316,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,392.68

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