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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,757.89, 437,125.97 and 173,523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,757.89, 437,125.97 and 173,523.07 is: 239,461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,757.89 : 437,125.97 = 173,523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,757.89/437,125.97 = 173,523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,757.89x = 437,125.97 × 173,523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,757.89x = 75,851,439,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851,439,632.12/316,757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,461.88

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