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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,935.95, 437,369.10 and 173,695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,935.95, 437,369.10 and 173,695.65 is: 239,698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,935.95 : 437,369.10 = 173,695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,935.95/437,369.10 = 173,695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,935.95x = 437,369.10 × 173,695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,935.95x = 75,969,110,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,969,110,114.42/316,935.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,698.62

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