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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,247.39, 437,798.40 and 174,008.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,247.39, 437,798.40 and 174,008.01 is: 240,129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,247.39 : 437,798.40 = 174,008.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,247.39/437,798.40 = 174,008.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,247.39x = 437,798.40 × 174,008.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,247.39x = 76,180,428,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,180,428,365.18/317,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,129.41

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