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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,898.14, 437,330.09 and 173,656.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,898.14, 437,330.09 and 173,656.93 is: 239,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,898.14 : 437,330.09 = 173,656.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,898.14/437,330.09 = 173,656.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,898.14x = 437,330.09 × 173,656.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,898.14x = 75,945,400,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,945,400,826.02/316,898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,652.40

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