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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,250.12, 437,817.42 and 174,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,250.12, 437,817.42 and 174,016.20 is: 240,149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,250.12 : 437,817.42 = 174,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,250.12/437,817.42 = 174,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,250.12x = 437,817.42 × 174,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,250.12x = 76,187,323,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,187,323,722.20/317,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,149.08

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