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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,433.71, 438,057.22 and 174,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,433.71, 438,057.22 and 174,196.14 is: 240,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,433.71 : 438,057.22 = 174,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,433.71/438,057.22 = 174,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,433.71x = 438,057.22 × 174,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,433.71x = 76,307,876,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,307,876,823.13/317,433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,389.96

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