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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,189.48, 437,734.12 and 173,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,189.48, 437,734.12 and 173,954.74 is: 240,064.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,189.48 : 437,734.12 = 173,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,189.48/437,734.12 = 173,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,189.48x = 437,734.12 × 173,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,189.48x = 76,145,925,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,145,925,033.73/317,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,064.47

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