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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,117, 437,581.36 and 173,839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,117, 437,581.36 and 173,839.34 is: 239,876.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,117 : 437,581.36 = 173,839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,117/437,581.36 = 173,839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,117x = 437,581.36 × 173,839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,117x = 76,068,854,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,068,854,818.70/317,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,876.31

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