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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,917.99, 437,350.32 and 173,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,917.99, 437,350.32 and 173,674.98 is: 239,673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,917.99 : 437,350.32 = 173,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,917.99/437,350.32 = 173,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,917.99x = 437,350.32 × 173,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,917.99x = 75,956,808,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,956,808,078.99/316,917.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,673.39

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