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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,252.37, 437,800.75 and 174,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,252.37, 437,800.75 and 174,011.16 is: 240,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,252.37 : 437,800.75 = 174,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,252.37/437,800.75 = 174,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,252.37x = 437,800.75 × 174,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,252.37x = 76,182,216,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,182,216,356.37/317,252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,131.28

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