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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,914.04, 437,344.82 and 173,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,914.04, 437,344.82 and 173,671 is: 239,667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,914.04 : 437,344.82 = 173,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,914.04/437,344.82 = 173,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,914.04x = 437,344.82 × 173,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,914.04x = 75,954,112,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,954,112,234.22/316,914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,667.87

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