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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,174.55, 437,711.01 and 173,934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,174.55, 437,711.01 and 173,934.25 is: 240,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,174.55 : 437,711.01 = 173,934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,174.55/437,711.01 = 173,934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,174.55x = 437,711.01 × 173,934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,174.55x = 76,132,936,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,132,936,241.09/317,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,034.82

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