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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,196.23, 603,321.68 and 243,603.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,196.23, 603,321.68 and 243,603.17 is: 336,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,196.23 : 603,321.68 = 243,603.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,196.23/603,321.68 = 243,603.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,196.23x = 603,321.68 × 243,603.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,196.23x = 146,971,069,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,971,069,543.10/437,196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,167.29

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