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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,902.47, 437,325.71 and 173,662.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,902.47, 437,325.71 and 173,662.83 is: 239,654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,902.47 : 437,325.71 = 173,662.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,902.47/437,325.71 = 173,662.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,902.47x = 437,325.71 × 173,662.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,902.47x = 75,947,219,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,947,219,562.05/316,902.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,654.87

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