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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,011.80, 437,487.49 and 173,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,011.80, 437,487.49 and 173,771.80 is: 239,811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,011.80 : 437,487.49 = 173,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,011.80/437,487.49 = 173,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,011.80x = 437,487.49 × 173,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,011.80x = 76,022,988,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,022,988,614.78/317,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,811.23

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