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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,833.78, 437,230.53 and 173,599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,833.78, 437,230.53 and 173,599.26 is: 239,566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,833.78 : 437,230.53 = 173,599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,833.78/437,230.53 = 173,599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,833.78x = 437,230.53 × 173,599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,833.78x = 75,902,896,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,902,896,457.41/316,833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,566.93

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