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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,414.66, 438,052.12 and 174,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,414.66, 438,052.12 and 174,175.08 is: 240,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,414.66 : 438,052.12 = 174,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,414.66/438,052.12 = 174,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,414.66x = 438,052.12 × 174,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,414.66x = 76,297,763,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,297,763,045.17/317,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,372.52

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