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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,806.76, 437,193.68 and 173,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,806.76, 437,193.68 and 173,575.96 is: 239,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,806.76 : 437,193.68 = 173,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,806.76/437,193.68 = 173,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,806.76x = 437,193.68 × 173,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,806.76x = 75,886,312,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,886,312,711.93/316,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,535.02

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