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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,108.22, 437,606.01 and 173,867.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,108.22, 437,606.01 and 173,867.91 is: 239,935.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,108.22 : 437,606.01 = 173,867.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,108.22/437,606.01 = 173,867.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,108.22x = 437,606.01 × 173,867.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,108.22x = 76,085,642,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,085,642,362.14/317,108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,935.89

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