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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,406.15, 438,002.91 and 174,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,406.15, 438,002.91 and 174,154.82 is: 240,324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,406.15 : 438,002.91 = 174,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,406.15/438,002.91 = 174,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,406.15x = 438,002.91 × 174,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,406.15x = 76,280,315,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280,315,760.51/317,406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,324.00

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