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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,069.06, 437,555.20 and 173,826.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,069.06, 437,555.20 and 173,826.03 is: 239,879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,069.06 : 437,555.20 = 173,826.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,069.06/437,555.20 = 173,826.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,069.06x = 437,555.20 × 173,826.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,069.06x = 76,058,482,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,058,482,452.73/317,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,879.86

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