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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,751.89, 437,117.73 and 173,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,751.89, 437,117.73 and 173,517.10 is: 239,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,751.89 : 437,117.73 = 173,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,751.89/437,117.73 = 173,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,751.89x = 437,117.73 × 173,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,751.89x = 75,847,400,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,847,400,868.18/316,751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,453.66

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