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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,070.94, 437,557.78 and 173,827.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,070.94, 437,557.78 and 173,827.91 is: 239,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,070.94 : 437,557.78 = 173,827.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,070.94/437,557.78 = 173,827.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,070.94x = 437,557.78 × 173,827.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,070.94x = 76,059,754,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,059,754,401.64/317,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,882.45

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