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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,252.89, 437,809.62 and 174,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,252.89, 437,809.62 and 174,014.11 is: 240,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,252.89 : 437,809.62 = 174,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,252.89/437,809.62 = 174,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,252.89x = 437,809.62 × 174,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,252.89x = 76,185,051,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,185,051,373.74/317,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,139.82

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