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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,902.14, 437,335.61 and 173,660.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,902.14, 437,335.61 and 173,660.93 is: 239,657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,902.14 : 437,335.61 = 173,660.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,902.14/437,335.61 = 173,660.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,902.14x = 437,335.61 × 173,660.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,902.14x = 75,948,108,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,948,108,754.72/316,902.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,657.92

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