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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,260.12, 437,831.22 and 174,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,260.12, 437,831.22 and 174,026.20 is: 240,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,260.12 : 437,831.22 = 174,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,260.12/437,831.22 = 174,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,260.12x = 437,831.22 × 174,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,260.12x = 76,194,103,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,194,103,457.96/317,260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,162.88

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