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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,254.12, 437,822.94 and 174,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,254.12, 437,822.94 and 174,020.20 is: 240,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,254.12 : 437,822.94 = 174,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,254.12/437,822.94 = 174,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,254.12x = 437,822.94 × 174,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,254.12x = 76,190,035,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,190,035,583.39/317,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,154.60

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