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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,714.94, 437,066.74 and 173,477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,714.94, 437,066.74 and 173,477.38 is: 239,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,714.94 : 437,066.74 = 173,477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,714.94/437,066.74 = 173,477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,714.94x = 437,066.74 × 173,477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,714.94x = 75,821,192,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,821,192,940.34/316,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,398.85

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