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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,033.72, 437,511.87 and 171,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,033.72, 437,511.87 and 171,844.10 is: 237,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,033.72 : 437,511.87 = 171,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,033.72/437,511.87 = 171,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,033.72x = 437,511.87 × 171,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,033.72x = 75,183,831,351.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,183,831,351.91/317,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,147.75

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