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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,114.23, 437,614.37 and 173,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,114.23, 437,614.37 and 173,874.04 is: 239,944.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,114.23 : 437,614.37 = 173,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,114.23/437,614.37 = 173,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,114.23x = 437,614.37 × 173,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,114.23x = 76,089,778,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,089,778,473.95/317,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,944.38

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