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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,682.52, 437,005.62 and 173,414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,682.52, 437,005.62 and 173,414.85 is: 239,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,682.52 : 437,005.62 = 173,414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,682.52/437,005.62 = 173,414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,682.52x = 437,005.62 × 173,414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,682.52x = 75,783,264,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,783,264,041.46/316,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,303.59

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