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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,833.03, 437,229.50 and 173,598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,833.03, 437,229.50 and 173,598.51 is: 239,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,833.03 : 437,229.50 = 173,598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,833.03/437,229.50 = 173,598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,833.03x = 437,229.50 × 173,598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,833.03x = 75,902,388,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,902,388,860.05/316,833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,565.90

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