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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,859.78, 437,266.44 and 173,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,859.78, 437,266.44 and 173,625.20 is: 239,602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,859.78 : 437,266.44 = 173,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,859.78/437,266.44 = 173,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,859.78x = 437,266.44 × 173,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,859.78x = 75,920,473,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920,473,098.29/316,859.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,602.75

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