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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,170.54, 437,701.35 and 173,922.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,170.54, 437,701.35 and 173,922.04 is: 240,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,170.54 : 437,701.35 = 173,922.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,170.54/437,701.35 = 173,922.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,170.54x = 437,701.35 × 173,922.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,170.54x = 76,125,911,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,125,911,702.75/317,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,015.71

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