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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,936.45, 437,369.79 and 173,696.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,936.45, 437,369.79 and 173,696.15 is: 239,699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,936.45 : 437,369.79 = 173,696.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,936.45/437,369.79 = 173,696.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,936.45x = 437,369.79 × 173,696.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,936.45x = 75,969,448,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,969,448,649.31/316,936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,699.31

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