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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,931.13, 437,368.82 and 173,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,931.13, 437,368.82 and 173,688.10 is: 239,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,931.13 : 437,368.82 = 173,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,931.13/437,368.82 = 173,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,931.13x = 437,368.82 × 173,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,931.13x = 75,965,757,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,965,757,383.18/316,931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,691.69

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