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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,746.54, 437,110.34 and 173,508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,746.54, 437,110.34 and 173,508.93 is: 239,442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,746.54 : 437,110.34 = 173,508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,746.54/437,110.34 = 173,508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,746.54x = 437,110.34 × 173,508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,746.54x = 75,842,546,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,842,546,517.79/316,746.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,442.38

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