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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,717.90, 437,070.78 and 173,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,717.90, 437,070.78 and 173,483.08 is: 239,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,717.90 : 437,070.78 = 173,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,717.90/437,070.78 = 173,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,717.90x = 437,070.78 × 173,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,717.90x = 75,824,383,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,824,383,999.73/316,717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,406.69

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