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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,201.91, 437,738.67 and 173,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,201.91, 437,738.67 and 173,964.96 is: 240,071.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,201.91 : 437,738.67 = 173,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,201.91/437,738.67 = 173,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,201.91x = 437,738.67 × 173,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,201.91x = 76,151,190,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151,190,217.00/317,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,071.66

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