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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,104.98, 437,601.50 and 173,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,104.98, 437,601.50 and 173,864.66 is: 239,931.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,104.98 : 437,601.50 = 173,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,104.98/437,601.50 = 173,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,104.98x = 437,601.50 × 173,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,104.98x = 76,083,436,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,083,436,012.99/317,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,931.38

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