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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,849.38, 437,252.16 and 173,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,849.38, 437,252.16 and 173,614.56 is: 239,588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,849.38 : 437,252.16 = 173,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,849.38/437,252.16 = 173,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,849.38x = 437,252.16 × 173,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,849.38x = 75,913,341,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,913,341,367.45/316,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,588.10

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