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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,251.89, 437,808.24 and 174,013.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,251.89, 437,808.24 and 174,013.11 is: 240,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,251.89 : 437,808.24 = 174,013.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,251.89/437,808.24 = 174,013.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,251.89x = 437,808.24 × 174,013.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,251.89x = 76,184,373,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,184,373,426.03/317,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,138.44

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