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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,834.03, 437,230.87 and 173,599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,834.03, 437,230.87 and 173,599.51 is: 239,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,834.03 : 437,230.87 = 173,599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,834.03/437,230.87 = 173,599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,834.03x = 437,230.87 × 173,599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,834.03x = 75,903,064,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,903,064,788.87/316,834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,567.27

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