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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,703.52, 437,046.03 and 173,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,703.52, 437,046.03 and 173,463.12 is: 239,376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,703.52 : 437,046.03 = 173,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,703.52/437,046.03 = 173,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,703.52x = 437,046.03 × 173,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,703.52x = 75,811,367,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,811,367,947.41/316,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,376.46

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