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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,858.75, 437,265.08 and 173,624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,858.75, 437,265.08 and 173,624.25 is: 239,601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,858.75 : 437,265.08 = 173,624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,858.75/437,265.08 = 173,624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,858.75x = 437,265.08 × 173,624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,858.75x = 75,919,821,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,919,821,566.19/316,858.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,601.47

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