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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,758.39, 437,126.70 and 173,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,758.39, 437,126.70 and 173,523.60 is: 239,462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,758.39 : 437,126.70 = 173,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,758.39/437,126.70 = 173,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,758.39x = 437,126.70 × 173,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,758.39x = 75,851,798,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851,798,640.12/316,758.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,462.63

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