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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,264.96, 437,828.28 and 174,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,264.96, 437,828.28 and 174,023.84 is: 240,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,264.96 : 437,828.28 = 174,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,264.96/437,828.28 = 174,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,264.96x = 437,828.28 × 174,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,264.96x = 76,192,558,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,192,558,546.20/317,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,154.34

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