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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,393.88, 438,004.08 and 174,155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,393.88, 438,004.08 and 174,155.01 is: 240,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,393.88 : 438,004.08 = 174,155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,393.88/438,004.08 = 174,155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,393.88x = 438,004.08 × 174,155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,393.88x = 76,280,604,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280,604,932.44/317,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,334.20

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