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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,069.56, 437,555.89 and 173,826.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,069.56, 437,555.89 and 173,826.53 is: 239,880.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,069.56 : 437,555.89 = 173,826.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,069.56/437,555.89 = 173,826.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,069.56x = 437,555.89 × 173,826.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,069.56x = 76,058,822,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,058,822,039.76/317,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,880.56

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