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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,714.08, 437,049.84 and 173,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,714.08, 437,049.84 and 173,474.76 is: 239,386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,714.08 : 437,049.84 = 173,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,714.08/437,049.84 = 173,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,714.08x = 437,049.84 × 173,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,714.08x = 75,817,116,102.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,817,116,102.04/316,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,386.63

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