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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,709.64, 437,056.02 and 173,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,709.64, 437,056.02 and 173,468.52 is: 239,384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,709.64 : 437,056.02 = 173,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,709.64/437,056.02 = 173,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,709.64x = 437,056.02 × 173,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,709.64x = 75,815,460,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,815,460,946.49/316,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,384.76

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