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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,083.15, 437,565.27 and 173,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,083.15, 437,565.27 and 173,838.30 is: 239,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,083.15 : 437,565.27 = 173,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,083.15/437,565.27 = 173,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,083.15x = 437,565.27 × 173,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,083.15x = 76,065,602,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,065,602,675.84/317,083.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,891.66

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