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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,851.63, 437,255.27 and 173,616.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,851.63, 437,255.27 and 173,616.81 is: 239,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,851.63 : 437,255.27 = 173,616.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,851.63/437,255.27 = 173,616.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,851.63x = 437,255.27 × 173,616.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,851.63x = 75,914,865,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,914,865,133.09/316,851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,591.21

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