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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,234.96, 437,800.32 and 174,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,234.96, 437,800.32 and 174,008.36 is: 240,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,234.96 : 437,800.32 = 174,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,234.96/437,800.32 = 174,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,234.96x = 437,800.32 × 174,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,234.96x = 76,180,916,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,180,916,132.64/317,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,140.35

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