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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,749.24, 437,102.16 and 173,510.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,749.24, 437,102.16 and 173,510.46 is: 239,437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,749.24 : 437,102.16 = 173,510.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,749.24/437,102.16 = 173,510.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,749.24x = 437,102.16 × 173,510.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,749.24x = 75,841,796,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,841,796,848.59/316,749.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,437.98

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