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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,947.52, 437,391 and 173,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,947.52, 437,391 and 173,704.48 is: 239,714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,947.52 : 437,391 = 173,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,947.52/437,391 = 173,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,947.52x = 437,391 × 173,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,947.52x = 75,976,776,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,976,776,211.68/316,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,714.06

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