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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,834.28, 437,231.22 and 173,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,834.28, 437,231.22 and 173,599.76 is: 239,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,834.28 : 437,231.22 = 173,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,834.28/437,231.22 = 173,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,834.28x = 437,231.22 × 173,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,834.28x = 75,903,234,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,903,234,856.51/316,834.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,567.62

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