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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,306.58, 437,880.65 and 174,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,306.58, 437,880.65 and 174,065.64 is: 240,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,306.58 : 437,880.65 = 174,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,306.58/437,880.65 = 174,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,306.58x = 437,880.65 × 174,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,306.58x = 76,219,974,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,219,974,715.54/317,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,209.25

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