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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,069.69, 437,556.06 and 173,826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,069.69, 437,556.06 and 173,826.66 is: 239,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,069.69 : 437,556.06 = 173,826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,069.69/437,556.06 = 173,826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,069.69x = 437,556.06 × 173,826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,069.69x = 76,058,908,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,058,908,472.56/317,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,880.73

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