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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,938.20, 437,372.20 and 173,697.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,938.20, 437,372.20 and 173,697.91 is: 239,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,938.20 : 437,372.20 = 173,697.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,938.20/437,372.20 = 173,697.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,938.20x = 437,372.20 × 173,697.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,938.20x = 75,970,637,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,970,637,032.10/316,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,701.74

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