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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,076.60, 437,563.98 and 173,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,076.60, 437,563.98 and 173,842.68 is: 239,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,076.60 : 437,563.98 = 173,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,076.60/437,563.98 = 173,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,076.60x = 437,563.98 × 173,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,076.60x = 76,067,294,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,067,294,954.67/317,076.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,901.95

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