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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,722.24, 437,076.88 and 173,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,722.24, 437,076.88 and 173,484.68 is: 239,408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,722.24 : 437,076.88 = 173,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,722.24/437,076.88 = 173,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,722.24x = 437,076.88 × 173,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,722.24x = 75,826,142,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,826,142,662.20/316,722.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,408.96

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