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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,991.52, 437,451.68 and 173,748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,991.52, 437,451.68 and 173,748.48 is: 239,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,991.52 : 437,451.68 = 173,748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,991.52/437,451.68 = 173,748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,991.52x = 437,451.68 × 173,748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,991.52x = 76,006,564,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,006,564,473.45/316,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,774.76

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