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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,751.44, 437,118.25 and 173,512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,751.44, 437,118.25 and 173,512.48 is: 239,447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,751.44 : 437,118.25 = 173,512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,751.44/437,118.25 = 173,512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,751.44x = 437,118.25 × 173,512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,751.44x = 75,845,470,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,845,470,743.20/316,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,447.91

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