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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,041.14, 437,520.24 and 173,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,041.14, 437,520.24 and 173,798.04 is: 239,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,041.14 : 437,520.24 = 173,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,041.14/437,520.24 = 173,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,041.14x = 437,520.24 × 173,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,041.14x = 76,040,160,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,040,160,172.33/317,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,843.20

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