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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,422.02, 438,042.12 and 174,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,422.02, 438,042.12 and 174,191.06 is: 240,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,422.02 : 438,042.12 = 174,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,422.02/438,042.12 = 174,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,422.02x = 438,042.12 × 174,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,422.02x = 76,303,021,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,303,021,207.45/317,422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,383.52

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