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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,151.36, 437,647.50 and 173,908.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,151.36, 437,647.50 and 173,908.35 is: 239,981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,151.36 : 437,647.50 = 173,908.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,151.36/437,647.50 = 173,908.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,151.36x = 437,647.50 × 173,908.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,151.36x = 76,110,554,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,110,554,606.63/317,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,981.80

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