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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,050.76, 437,147.46 and 273,952.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,050.76, 437,147.46 and 273,952.36 is: 377,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,050.76 : 437,147.46 = 273,952.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,050.76/437,147.46 = 273,952.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,050.76x = 437,147.46 × 273,952.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,050.76x = 119,757,578,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,757,578,335.01/317,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,723.68

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