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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,911.49, 437,341.30 and 173,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,911.49, 437,341.30 and 173,668.46 is: 239,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,911.49 : 437,341.30 = 173,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,911.49/437,341.30 = 173,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,911.49x = 437,341.30 × 173,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,911.49x = 75,952,387,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,952,387,010.35/316,911.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,664.36

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