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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,030.94, 437,523.03 and 173,791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,030.94, 437,523.03 and 173,791.35 is: 239,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,030.94 : 437,523.03 = 173,791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,030.94/437,523.03 = 173,791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,030.94x = 437,523.03 × 173,791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,030.94x = 76,037,718,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,037,718,039.79/317,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,843.21

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