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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,102.22, 437,597.73 and 173,861.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,102.22, 437,597.73 and 173,861.91 is: 239,927.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,102.22 : 437,597.73 = 173,861.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,102.22/437,597.73 = 173,861.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,102.22x = 437,597.73 × 173,861.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,102.22x = 76,081,577,149.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,081,577,149.46/317,102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,927.61

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