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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,004.78, 437,464.53 and 173,770.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,004.78, 437,464.53 and 173,770.86 is: 239,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,004.78 : 437,464.53 = 173,770.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,004.78/437,464.53 = 173,770.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,004.78x = 437,464.53 × 173,770.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,004.78x = 76,018,587,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,018,587,597.60/317,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,802.65

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