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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,951.52, 437,396.52 and 173,708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,951.52, 437,396.52 and 173,708.48 is: 239,719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,951.52 : 437,396.52 = 173,708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,951.52/437,396.52 = 173,708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,951.52x = 437,396.52 × 173,708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,951.52x = 75,979,484,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,979,484,646.49/316,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,719.58

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