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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,665.05, 437,001.48 and 173,431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,665.05, 437,001.48 and 173,431.13 is: 239,336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,665.05 : 437,001.48 = 173,431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,665.05/437,001.48 = 173,431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,665.05x = 437,001.48 × 173,431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,665.05x = 75,789,658,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,789,658,303.07/316,665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,336.99

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