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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,176.29, 437,715.90 and 173,941.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,176.29, 437,715.90 and 173,941.47 is: 240,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,176.29 : 437,715.90 = 173,941.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,176.29/437,715.90 = 173,941.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,176.29x = 437,715.90 × 173,941.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,176.29x = 76,136,947,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,136,947,088.37/317,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,046.15

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