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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,068.94, 437,555.03 and 173,825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,068.94, 437,555.03 and 173,825.91 is: 239,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,068.94 : 437,555.03 = 173,825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,068.94/437,555.03 = 173,825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,068.94x = 437,555.03 × 173,825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,068.94x = 76,058,400,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,058,400,395.70/317,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,879.70

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