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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,723.08, 437,062.26 and 173,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,723.08, 437,062.26 and 173,483.76 is: 239,399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,723.08 : 437,062.26 = 173,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,723.08/437,062.26 = 173,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,723.08x = 437,062.26 × 173,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,723.08x = 75,823,204,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,823,204,218.90/316,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,399.05

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