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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,328.72, 437,891.40 and 174,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,328.72, 437,891.40 and 174,085.44 is: 240,225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,328.72 : 437,891.40 = 174,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,328.72/437,891.40 = 174,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,328.72x = 437,891.40 × 174,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,328.72x = 76,230,517,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,230,517,041.22/317,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,225.71

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