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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,951.20, 437,390.64 and 173,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,951.20, 437,390.64 and 173,720.16 is: 239,732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,951.20 : 437,390.64 = 173,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,951.20/437,390.64 = 173,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,951.20x = 437,390.64 × 173,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,951.20x = 75,983,571,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,983,571,963.30/316,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,732.72

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