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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,757.03, 437,124.67 and 173,517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,757.03, 437,124.67 and 173,517.03 is: 239,453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,757.03 : 437,124.67 = 173,517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,757.03/437,124.67 = 173,517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,757.03x = 437,124.67 × 173,517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,757.03x = 75,848,574,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,848,574,478.13/316,757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,453.48

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