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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,226.51, 437,774.76 and 173,987.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,226.51, 437,774.76 and 173,987.58 is: 240,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,226.51 : 437,774.76 = 173,987.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,226.51/437,774.76 = 173,987.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,226.51x = 437,774.76 × 173,987.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,226.51x = 76,167,371,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,167,371,077.48/317,226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,104.05

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