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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,737.87, 437,094.06 and 173,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,737.87, 437,094.06 and 173,498.04 is: 239,424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,737.87 : 437,094.06 = 173,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,737.87/437,094.06 = 173,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,737.87x = 437,094.06 × 173,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,737.87x = 75,834,962,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,834,962,705.64/316,737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,424.99

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