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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,833.53, 437,230.19 and 173,599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,833.53, 437,230.19 and 173,599.01 is: 239,566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,833.53 : 437,230.19 = 173,599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,833.53/437,230.19 = 173,599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,833.53x = 437,230.19 × 173,599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,833.53x = 75,902,727,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,902,727,258.12/316,833.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,566.59

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