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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,254.89, 437,812.38 and 174,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,254.89, 437,812.38 and 174,016.11 is: 240,142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,254.89 : 437,812.38 = 174,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,254.89/437,812.38 = 174,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,254.89x = 437,812.38 × 174,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,254.89x = 76,186,407,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,186,407,277.44/317,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,142.58

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