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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,225.06, 437,782.86 and 173,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,225.06, 437,782.86 and 173,991.14 is: 240,114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,225.06 : 437,782.86 = 173,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,225.06/437,782.86 = 173,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,225.06x = 437,782.86 × 173,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,225.06x = 76,170,338,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170,338,883.86/317,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,114.51

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