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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,994.52, 437,445.52 and 173,751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,994.52, 437,445.52 and 173,751.48 is: 239,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,994.52 : 437,445.52 = 173,751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,994.52/437,445.52 = 173,751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,994.52x = 437,445.52 × 173,751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,994.52x = 76,006,806,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,006,806,519.37/316,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,773.25

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