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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,847.28, 437,249.16 and 173,612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,847.28, 437,249.16 and 173,612.76 is: 239,585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,847.28 : 437,249.16 = 173,612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,847.28/437,249.16 = 173,612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,847.28x = 437,249.16 × 173,612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,847.28x = 75,912,033,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,912,033,475.28/316,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,585.56

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