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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,735.08, 437,078.88 and 173,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,735.08, 437,078.88 and 173,495.76 is: 239,415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,735.08 : 437,078.88 = 173,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,735.08/437,078.88 = 173,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,735.08x = 437,078.88 × 173,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,735.08x = 75,831,332,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,831,332,465.55/316,735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,415.64

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