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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,046.69, 437,519.34 and 173,807.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,046.69, 437,519.34 and 173,807.91 is: 239,852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,046.69 : 437,519.34 = 173,807.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,046.69/437,519.34 = 173,807.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,046.69x = 437,519.34 × 173,807.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,046.69x = 76,044,322,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,044,322,069.98/317,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,852.12

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