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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,260.64, 437,819.28 and 174,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,260.64, 437,819.28 and 174,021.32 is: 240,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,260.64 : 437,819.28 = 174,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,260.64/437,819.28 = 174,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,260.64x = 437,819.28 × 174,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,260.64x = 76,189,889,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,189,889,027.05/317,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,149.20

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