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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,734.21, 437,104.49 and 173,500.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,734.21, 437,104.49 and 173,500.29 is: 239,436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,734.21 : 437,104.49 = 173,500.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,734.21/437,104.49 = 173,500.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,734.21x = 437,104.49 × 173,500.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,734.21x = 75,837,754,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,837,754,907.80/316,734.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,436.58

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