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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,409.71, 475,483.94 and 174,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,409.71, 475,483.94 and 174,901.52 is: 262,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,409.71 : 475,483.94 = 174,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,409.71/475,483.94 = 174,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,409.71x = 475,483.94 × 174,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,409.71x = 83,162,861,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,162,861,464.17/317,409.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,004.78

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