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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,255.89, 437,813.76 and 174,017.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,255.89, 437,813.76 and 174,017.11 is: 240,143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,255.89 : 437,813.76 = 174,017.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,255.89/437,813.76 = 174,017.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,255.89x = 437,813.76 × 174,017.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,255.89x = 76,187,085,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,187,085,233.43/317,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,143.96

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