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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,082.91, 437,573.83 and 173,852.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,082.91, 437,573.83 and 173,852.23 is: 239,915.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,082.91 : 437,573.83 = 173,852.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,082.91/437,573.83 = 173,852.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,082.91x = 437,573.83 × 173,852.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,082.91x = 76,073,186,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073,186,135.14/317,082.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,915.76

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