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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,359.54, 437,941.65 and 174,116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,359.54, 437,941.65 and 174,116.62 is: 240,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,359.54 : 437,941.65 = 174,116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,359.54/437,941.65 = 174,116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,359.54x = 437,941.65 × 174,116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,359.54x = 76,252,919,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,252,919,855.22/317,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,272.97

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