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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,704.52, 437,047.41 and 173,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,704.52, 437,047.41 and 173,464.12 is: 239,377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,704.52 : 437,047.41 = 173,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,704.52/437,047.41 = 173,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,704.52x = 437,047.41 × 173,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,704.52x = 75,812,044,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,812,044,373.93/316,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,377.84

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