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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,412.72, 475,488.44 and 174,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,412.72, 475,488.44 and 174,904.52 is: 262,009.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,412.72 : 475,488.44 = 174,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,412.72/475,488.44 = 174,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,412.72x = 475,488.44 × 174,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,412.72x = 83,165,077,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,165,077,363.75/317,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,009.28

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