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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,322.43, 437,897.34 and 174,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,322.43, 437,897.34 and 174,081.22 is: 240,227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,322.43 : 437,897.34 = 174,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,322.43/437,897.34 = 174,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,322.43x = 437,897.34 × 174,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,322.43x = 76,229,702,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229,702,087.21/317,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,227.91

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