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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,402.91, 438,043.73 and 174,190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,402.91, 438,043.73 and 174,190.59 is: 240,398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,402.91 : 438,043.73 = 174,190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,402.91/438,043.73 = 174,190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,402.91x = 438,043.73 × 174,190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,402.91x = 76,303,094,903.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,303,094,903.55/317,402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,398.22

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