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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,067.94, 437,553.65 and 173,824.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,067.94, 437,553.65 and 173,824.91 is: 239,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,067.94 : 437,553.65 = 173,824.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,067.94/437,553.65 = 173,824.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,067.94x = 437,553.65 × 173,824.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,067.94x = 76,057,720,774.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,057,720,774.53/317,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,878.31

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