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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,724.08, 437,063.64 and 173,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,724.08, 437,063.64 and 173,484.76 is: 239,400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,724.08 : 437,063.64 = 173,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,724.08/437,063.64 = 173,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,724.08x = 437,063.64 × 173,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,724.08x = 75,823,880,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,823,880,690.13/316,724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,400.43

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