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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,209.98, 437,755.38 and 173,968.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,209.98, 437,755.38 and 173,968.78 is: 240,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,209.98 : 437,755.38 = 173,968.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,209.98/437,755.38 = 173,968.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,209.98x = 437,755.38 × 173,968.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,209.98x = 76,155,769,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,155,769,397.04/317,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,079.99

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