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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,164.08, 437,682.60 and 173,922.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,164.08, 437,682.60 and 173,922.96 is: 240,011.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,164.08 : 437,682.60 = 173,922.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,164.08/437,682.60 = 173,922.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,164.08x = 437,682.60 × 173,922.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,164.08x = 76,123,053,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,123,053,332.50/317,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,011.58

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