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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,846.13, 437,247.68 and 173,611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,846.13, 437,247.68 and 173,611.31 is: 239,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,846.13 : 437,247.68 = 173,611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,846.13/437,247.68 = 173,611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,846.13x = 437,247.68 × 173,611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,846.13x = 75,911,139,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,911,139,464.97/316,846.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,583.61

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