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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,430.63, 438,060.96 and 174,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,430.63, 438,060.96 and 174,189.42 is: 240,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,430.63 : 438,060.96 = 174,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,430.63/438,060.96 = 174,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,430.63x = 438,060.96 × 174,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,430.63x = 76,305,584,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,305,584,547.04/317,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,385.07

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