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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,079.24, 437,557.72 and 173,836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,079.24, 437,557.72 and 173,836.16 is: 239,887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,079.24 : 437,557.72 = 173,836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,079.24/437,557.72 = 173,836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,079.24x = 437,557.72 × 173,836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,079.24x = 76,063,353,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,063,353,823.16/317,079.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,887.52

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