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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,391.70, 437,985.89 and 174,148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,391.70, 437,985.89 and 174,148.18 is: 240,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,391.70 : 437,985.89 = 174,148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,391.70/437,985.89 = 174,148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,391.70x = 437,985.89 × 174,148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,391.70x = 76,274,445,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,274,445,609.18/317,391.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,316.45

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