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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,078.24, 437,556.36 and 173,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,078.24, 437,556.36 and 173,835.14 is: 239,886.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,078.24 : 437,556.36 = 173,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,078.24/437,556.36 = 173,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,078.24x = 437,556.36 × 173,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,078.24x = 76,062,671,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,062,671,098.49/317,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,886.13

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