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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,414.13, 438,016.46 and 174,171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,414.13, 438,016.46 and 174,171.03 is: 240,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,414.13 : 438,016.46 = 174,171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,414.13/438,016.46 = 174,171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,414.13x = 438,016.46 × 174,171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,414.13x = 76,289,777,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,289,777,124.30/317,414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,347.77

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