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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,836.03, 437,233.64 and 173,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,836.03, 437,233.64 and 173,601.51 is: 239,570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,836.03 : 437,233.64 = 173,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,836.03/437,233.64 = 173,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,836.03x = 437,233.64 × 173,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,836.03x = 75,904,419,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904,419,258.79/316,836.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,570.04

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