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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,367.99, 437,968.40 and 174,129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,367.99, 437,968.40 and 174,129.08 is: 240,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,367.99 : 437,968.40 = 174,129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,367.99/437,968.40 = 174,129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,367.99x = 437,968.40 × 174,129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,367.99x = 76,263,031,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,263,031,500.58/317,367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,298.44

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