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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,776.76, 437,162.80 and 173,536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,776.76, 437,162.80 and 173,536.76 is: 239,486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,776.76 : 437,162.80 = 173,536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,776.76/437,162.80 = 173,536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,776.76x = 437,162.80 × 173,536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,776.76x = 75,863,815,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,863,815,904.53/316,776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,486.68

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