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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,010.80, 437,486.11 and 173,770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,010.80, 437,486.11 and 173,770.80 is: 239,809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,010.80 : 437,486.11 = 173,770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,010.80/437,486.11 = 173,770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,010.80x = 437,486.11 × 173,770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,010.80x = 76,022,311,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,022,311,323.59/317,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,809.85

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