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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,394.63, 438,005.13 and 174,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,394.63, 438,005.13 and 174,155.76 is: 240,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,394.63 : 438,005.13 = 174,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,394.63/438,005.13 = 174,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,394.63x = 438,005.13 × 174,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,394.63x = 76,281,116,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,281,116,299.05/317,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,335.25

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