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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,911.99, 437,342.00 and 173,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,911.99, 437,342.00 and 173,668.98 is: 239,665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,911.99 : 437,342.00 = 173,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,911.99/437,342.00 = 173,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,911.99x = 437,342.00 × 173,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,911.99x = 75,952,738,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,952,738,182.82/316,911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,665.08

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