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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,284.14, 437,849.36 and 174,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,284.14, 437,849.36 and 174,041.58 is: 240,175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,284.14 : 437,849.36 = 174,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,284.14/437,849.36 = 174,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,284.14x = 437,849.36 × 174,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,284.14x = 76,203,994,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,203,994,416.39/317,284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,175.87

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