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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,206.96, 437,751.22 and 173,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,206.96, 437,751.22 and 173,965.76 is: 240,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,206.96 : 437,751.22 = 173,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,206.96/437,751.22 = 173,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,206.96x = 437,751.22 × 173,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,206.96x = 76,153,723,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,153,723,678.23/317,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,075.83

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