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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,745.54, 437,108.96 and 173,507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,745.54, 437,108.96 and 173,507.93 is: 239,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,745.54 : 437,108.96 = 173,507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,745.54/437,108.96 = 173,507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,745.54x = 437,108.96 × 173,507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,745.54x = 75,841,870,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,841,870,834.05/316,745.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,441.01

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