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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,073.04, 437,560.76 and 173,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,073.04, 437,560.76 and 173,834.08 is: 239,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,073.04 : 437,560.76 = 173,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,073.04/437,560.76 = 173,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,073.04x = 437,560.76 × 173,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,073.04x = 76,062,972,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,062,972,158.70/317,073.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,891.01

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