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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,910.97, 437,337.14 and 173,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,910.97, 437,337.14 and 173,674.32 is: 239,670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,910.97 : 437,337.14 = 173,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,910.97/437,337.14 = 173,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,910.97x = 437,337.14 × 173,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,910.97x = 75,954,230,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,954,230,400.24/316,910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,670.56

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