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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,832.28, 437,228.46 and 173,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,832.28, 437,228.46 and 173,597.76 is: 239,564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,832.28 : 437,228.46 = 173,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,832.28/437,228.46 = 173,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,832.28x = 437,228.46 × 173,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,832.28x = 75,901,881,264.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,901,881,264.25/316,832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,564.86

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