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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,769.56, 437,142.52 and 173,526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,769.56, 437,142.52 and 173,526.48 is: 239,466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,769.56 : 437,142.52 = 173,526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,769.56/437,142.52 = 173,526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,769.56x = 437,142.52 × 173,526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,769.56x = 75,855,802,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,855,802,753.93/316,769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,466.83

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