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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,766.24, 437,148.34 and 173,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,766.24, 437,148.34 and 173,526.30 is: 239,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,766.24 : 437,148.34 = 173,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,766.24/437,148.34 = 173,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,766.24x = 437,148.34 × 173,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,766.24x = 75,856,734,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,856,734,533.61/316,766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,472.28

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