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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,251.37, 437,799.38 and 174,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,251.37, 437,799.38 and 174,010.16 is: 240,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,251.37 : 437,799.38 = 174,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,251.37/437,799.38 = 174,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,251.37x = 437,799.38 × 174,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,251.37x = 76,181,537,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,181,537,102.65/317,251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,129.90

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