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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,227.34, 437,774.01 and 173,990.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,227.34, 437,774.01 and 173,990.18 is: 240,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,227.34 : 437,774.01 = 173,990.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,227.34/437,774.01 = 173,990.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,227.34x = 437,774.01 × 173,990.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,227.34x = 76,168,378,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,168,378,799.22/317,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,106.60

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