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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,772.75, 437,157.27 and 173,532.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,772.75, 437,157.27 and 173,532.75 is: 239,481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,772.75 : 437,157.27 = 173,532.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,772.75/437,157.27 = 173,532.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,772.75x = 437,157.27 × 173,532.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,772.75x = 75,861,103,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,861,103,245.59/316,772.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,481.15

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