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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,172.92, 437,708.77 and 173,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,172.92, 437,708.77 and 173,932.62 is: 240,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,172.92 : 437,708.77 = 173,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,172.92/437,708.77 = 173,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,172.92x = 437,708.77 × 173,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,172.92x = 76,131,832,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,131,832,728.25/317,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,032.58

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