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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,152.98, 437,691.04 and 173,913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,152.98, 437,691.04 and 173,913.02 is: 240,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,152.98 : 437,691.04 = 173,913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,152.98/437,691.04 = 173,913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,152.98x = 437,691.04 × 173,913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,152.98x = 76,120,170,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,120,170,593.34/317,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,010.90

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