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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,757.81, 437,125.86 and 173,522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,757.81, 437,125.86 and 173,522.95 is: 239,461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,757.81 : 437,125.86 = 173,522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,757.81/437,125.86 = 173,522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,757.81x = 437,125.86 × 173,522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,757.81x = 75,851,366,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851,366,562.86/316,757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,461.71

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