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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,173.04, 437,704.81 and 173,924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,173.04, 437,704.81 and 173,924.54 is: 240,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,173.04 : 437,704.81 = 173,924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,173.04/437,704.81 = 173,924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,173.04x = 437,704.81 × 173,924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,173.04x = 76,127,607,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,127,607,735.04/317,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,019.16

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