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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,860.28, 437,267.13 and 173,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,860.28, 437,267.13 and 173,625.70 is: 239,603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,860.28 : 437,267.13 = 173,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,860.28/437,267.13 = 173,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,860.28x = 437,267.13 × 173,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,860.28x = 75,920,811,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920,811,533.24/316,860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,603.44

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