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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,240.12, 437,803.62 and 174,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,240.12, 437,803.62 and 174,006.20 is: 240,135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,240.12 : 437,803.62 = 174,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,240.12/437,803.62 = 174,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,240.12x = 437,803.62 × 174,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,240.12x = 76,180,544,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,180,544,262.44/317,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,135.28

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