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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,901.14, 437,334.23 and 173,659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,901.14, 437,334.23 and 173,659.93 is: 239,656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,901.14 : 437,334.23 = 173,659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,901.14/437,334.23 = 173,659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,901.14x = 437,334.23 × 173,659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,901.14x = 75,947,431,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,947,431,768.40/316,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,656.54

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