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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,707.52, 437,051.55 and 173,467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,707.52, 437,051.55 and 173,467.12 is: 239,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,707.52 : 437,051.55 = 173,467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,707.52/437,051.55 = 173,467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,707.52x = 437,051.55 × 173,467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,707.52x = 75,814,073,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,814,073,670.04/316,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,381.98

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