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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,744.54, 437,107.58 and 173,506.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,744.54, 437,107.58 and 173,506.93 is: 239,439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,744.54 : 437,107.58 = 173,506.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,744.54/437,107.58 = 173,506.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,744.54x = 437,107.58 × 173,506.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,744.54x = 75,841,193,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,841,193,417.99/316,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,439.62

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