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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,323.72, 437,912.58 and 174,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,323.72, 437,912.58 and 174,075.04 is: 240,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,323.72 : 437,912.58 = 174,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,323.72/437,912.58 = 174,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,323.72x = 437,912.58 × 174,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,323.72x = 76,229,649,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229,649,880.00/317,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,226.76

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