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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,073.24, 437,549.46 and 173,830.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,073.24, 437,549.46 and 173,830.14 is: 239,879.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,073.24 : 437,549.46 = 173,830.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,073.24/437,549.46 = 173,830.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,073.24x = 437,549.46 × 173,830.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,073.24x = 76,059,283,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,059,283,888.72/317,073.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,879.23

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