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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,786.80, 437,173.60 and 173,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,786.80, 437,173.60 and 173,547.20 is: 239,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,786.80 : 437,173.60 = 173,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,786.80/437,173.60 = 173,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,786.80x = 437,173.60 × 173,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,786.80x = 75,870,254,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,870,254,193.92/316,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,499.42

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