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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,224.06, 437,781.48 and 173,990.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,224.06, 437,781.48 and 173,990.14 is: 240,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,224.06 : 437,781.48 = 173,990.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,224.06/437,781.48 = 173,990.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,224.06x = 437,781.48 × 173,990.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,224.06x = 76,169,660,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,169,660,994.61/317,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,113.13

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