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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,765.47, 437,136.51 and 173,526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,765.47, 437,136.51 and 173,526.09 is: 239,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,765.47 : 437,136.51 = 173,526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,765.47/437,136.51 = 173,526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,765.47x = 437,136.51 × 173,526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,765.47x = 75,854,589,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,854,589,376.55/316,765.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,466.09

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