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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,769.66, 437,147.08 and 173,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,769.66, 437,147.08 and 173,520.24 is: 239,460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,769.66 : 437,147.08 = 173,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,769.66/437,147.08 = 173,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,769.66x = 437,147.08 × 173,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,769.66x = 75,853,867,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,853,867,763.57/316,769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,460.65

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