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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,230.48, 437,784.87 and 173,990.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,230.48, 437,784.87 and 173,990.17 is: 240,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,230.48 : 437,784.87 = 173,990.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,230.48/437,784.87 = 173,990.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,230.48x = 437,784.87 × 173,990.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,230.48x = 76,170,263,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170,263,954.73/317,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,110.17

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