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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,985.19, 437,450.40 and 173,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,985.19, 437,450.40 and 173,745.20 is: 239,774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,985.19 : 437,450.40 = 173,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,985.19/437,450.40 = 173,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,985.19x = 437,450.40 × 173,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,985.19x = 76,004,905,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,004,905,050.83/316,985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,774.31

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