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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,069.19, 437,555.37 and 173,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,069.19, 437,555.37 and 173,826.16 is: 239,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,069.19 : 437,555.37 = 173,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,069.19/437,555.37 = 173,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,069.19x = 437,555.37 × 173,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,069.19x = 76,058,569,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,058,569,754.48/317,069.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,880.04

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