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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,773.64, 437,149.15 and 173,533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,773.64, 437,149.15 and 173,533.69 is: 239,477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,773.64 : 437,149.15 = 173,533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,773.64/437,149.15 = 173,533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,773.64x = 437,149.15 × 173,533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,773.64x = 75,860,106,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,860,106,168.59/316,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,477.34

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