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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,225.34, 437,771.25 and 173,988.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,225.34, 437,771.25 and 173,988.18 is: 240,103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,225.34 : 437,771.25 = 173,988.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,225.34/437,771.25 = 173,988.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,225.34x = 437,771.25 × 173,988.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,225.34x = 76,167,023,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,167,023,043.83/317,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,103.84

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