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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,954.52, 437,400.66 and 173,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,954.52, 437,400.66 and 173,711.48 is: 239,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,954.52 : 437,400.66 = 173,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,954.52/437,400.66 = 173,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,954.52x = 437,400.66 × 173,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,954.52x = 75,981,516,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,981,516,001.58/316,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,723.72

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