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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,857.78, 437,263.68 and 173,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,857.78, 437,263.68 and 173,623.20 is: 239,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,857.78 : 437,263.68 = 173,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,857.78/437,263.68 = 173,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,857.78x = 437,263.68 × 173,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,857.78x = 75,919,119,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,919,119,365.38/316,857.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,599.99

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