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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,862.71, 437,280.70 and 173,631.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,862.71, 437,280.70 and 173,631.85 is: 239,617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,862.71 : 437,280.70 = 173,631.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,862.71/437,280.70 = 173,631.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,862.71x = 437,280.70 × 173,631.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,862.71x = 75,925,854,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,925,854,723.89/316,862.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,617.52

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