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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,173.55, 437,709.63 and 173,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,173.55, 437,709.63 and 173,933.25 is: 240,033.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,173.55 : 437,709.63 = 173,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,173.55/437,709.63 = 173,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,173.55x = 437,709.63 × 173,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,173.55x = 76,132,258,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,132,258,502.20/317,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,033.44

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