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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,980.32, 437,431.93 and 173,739.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,980.32, 437,431.93 and 173,739.92 is: 239,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,980.32 : 437,431.93 = 173,739.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,980.32/437,431.93 = 173,739.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,980.32x = 437,431.93 × 173,739.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,980.32x = 75,999,385,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,999,385,902.14/316,980.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,760.59

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