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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,077.24, 437,554.96 and 173,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,077.24, 437,554.96 and 173,834.16 is: 239,884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,077.24 : 437,554.96 = 173,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,077.24/437,554.96 = 173,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,077.24x = 437,554.96 × 173,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,077.24x = 76,061,998,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,061,998,925.43/317,077.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,884.76

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