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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,023.11, 437,489.91 and 173,789.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,023.11, 437,489.91 and 173,789.19 is: 239,828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,023.11 : 437,489.91 = 173,789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,023.11/437,489.91 = 173,789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,023.11x = 437,489.91 × 173,789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,023.11x = 76,031,017,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,031,017,092.07/317,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,828.00

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