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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,174.54, 437,706.88 and 173,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,174.54, 437,706.88 and 173,926.04 is: 240,021.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,174.54 : 437,706.88 = 173,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,174.54/437,706.88 = 173,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,174.54x = 437,706.88 × 173,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,174.54x = 76,128,624,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,128,624,319.16/317,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,021.23

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