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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,251.62, 437,819.49 and 174,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,251.62, 437,819.49 and 174,017.70 is: 240,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,251.62 : 437,819.49 = 174,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,251.62/437,819.49 = 174,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,251.62x = 437,819.49 × 174,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,251.62x = 76,188,340,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,188,340,664.97/317,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,151.15

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