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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,757.70, 437,125.71 and 173,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,757.70, 437,125.71 and 173,522.88 is: 239,461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,757.70 : 437,125.71 = 173,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,757.70/437,125.71 = 173,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,757.70x = 437,125.71 × 173,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,757.70x = 75,851,312,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851,312,121.24/316,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,461.62

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