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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,389.70, 437,983.13 and 174,146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,389.70, 437,983.13 and 174,146.18 is: 240,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,389.70 : 437,983.13 = 174,146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,389.70/437,983.13 = 174,146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,389.70x = 437,983.13 × 174,146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,389.70x = 76,273,088,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,273,088,993.94/317,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,313.69

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