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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,766.07, 437,137.70 and 173,522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,766.07, 437,137.70 and 173,522.97 is: 239,461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,766.07 : 437,137.70 = 173,522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,766.07/437,137.70 = 173,522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,766.07x = 437,137.70 × 173,522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,766.07x = 75,853,431,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,853,431,135.35/316,766.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,461.98

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