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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,007.30, 437,481.28 and 173,767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,007.30, 437,481.28 and 173,767.30 is: 239,805.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,007.30 : 437,481.28 = 173,767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,007.30/437,481.28 = 173,767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,007.30x = 437,481.28 × 173,767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,007.30x = 76,019,940,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,019,940,826.14/317,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,805.02

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