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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,062.76, 437,535 and 173,819.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,062.76, 437,535 and 173,819.66 is: 239,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,062.76 : 437,535 = 173,819.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,062.76/437,535 = 173,819.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,062.76x = 437,535 × 173,819.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,062.76x = 76,052,182,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,052,182,750.43/317,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,864.76

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