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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,985.87, 437,443.53 and 173,748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,985.87, 437,443.53 and 173,748.71 is: 239,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,985.87 : 437,443.53 = 173,748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,985.87/437,443.53 = 173,748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,985.87x = 437,443.53 × 173,748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,985.87x = 76,005,249,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,005,249,035.35/316,985.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,774.88

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