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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,207.98, 437,752.62 and 173,966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,207.98, 437,752.62 and 173,966.77 is: 240,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,207.98 : 437,752.62 = 173,966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,207.98/437,752.62 = 173,966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,207.98x = 437,752.62 × 173,966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,207.98x = 76,154,409,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,154,409,360.44/317,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,077.22

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