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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,212.62, 437,759.04 and 173,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,212.62, 437,759.04 and 173,971.38 is: 240,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,212.62 : 437,759.04 = 173,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,212.62/437,759.04 = 173,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,212.62x = 437,759.04 × 173,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,212.62x = 76,157,544,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,157,544,296.28/317,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,083.59

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