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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,723.24, 437,078.26 and 173,485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,723.24, 437,078.26 and 173,485.68 is: 239,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,723.24 : 437,078.26 = 173,485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,723.24/437,078.26 = 173,485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,723.24x = 437,078.26 × 173,485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,723.24x = 75,826,819,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,826,819,149.32/316,723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,410.34

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