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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,679.52, 437,001.48 and 173,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,679.52, 437,001.48 and 173,411.85 is: 239,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,679.52 : 437,001.48 = 173,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,679.52/437,001.48 = 173,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,679.52x = 437,001.48 × 173,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,679.52x = 75,781,235,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,781,235,099.54/316,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,299.45

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