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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,957.52, 437,401.32 and 173,722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,957.52, 437,401.32 and 173,722.16 is: 239,736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,957.52 : 437,401.32 = 173,722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,957.52/437,401.32 = 173,722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,957.52x = 437,401.32 × 173,722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,957.52x = 75,986,302,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,986,302,097.25/316,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,736.55

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