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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,076.24, 437,553.60 and 173,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,076.24, 437,553.60 and 173,833.14 is: 239,883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,076.24 : 437,553.60 = 173,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,076.24/437,553.60 = 173,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,076.24x = 437,553.60 × 173,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,076.24x = 76,061,316,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,061,316,206.30/317,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,883.37

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