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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,998.36, 437,455.76 and 173,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,998.36, 437,455.76 and 173,764.44 is: 239,793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,998.36 : 437,455.76 = 173,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,998.36/437,455.76 = 173,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,998.36x = 437,455.76 × 173,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,998.36x = 76,014,254,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,014,254,292.35/316,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,793.84

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