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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,171.54, 437,702.74 and 173,923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,171.54, 437,702.74 and 173,923.04 is: 240,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,171.54 : 437,702.74 = 173,923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,171.54/437,702.74 = 173,923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,171.54x = 437,702.74 × 173,923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,171.54x = 76,126,591,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,126,591,157.13/317,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,017.09

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