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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,338.30, 437,955.18 and 174,126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,338.30, 437,955.18 and 174,126.22 is: 240,309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,338.30 : 437,955.18 = 174,126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,338.30/437,955.18 = 174,126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,338.30x = 437,955.18 × 174,126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,338.30x = 76,259,480,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,259,480,022.82/317,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,309.73

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