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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,241.15, 437,808.83 and 174,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,241.15, 437,808.83 and 174,014.52 is: 240,148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,241.15 : 437,808.83 = 174,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,241.15/437,808.83 = 174,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,241.15x = 437,808.83 × 174,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,241.15x = 76,185,092,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,185,092,534.14/317,241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,148.83

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