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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,439.07, 438,071.29 and 174,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,439.07, 438,071.29 and 174,212.44 is: 240,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,439.07 : 438,071.29 = 174,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,439.07/438,071.29 = 174,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,439.07x = 438,071.29 × 174,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,439.07x = 76,317,466,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,317,466,794.14/317,439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,416.11

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