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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,440.22, 438,072.84 and 174,213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,440.22, 438,072.84 and 174,213.59 is: 240,417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,440.22 : 438,072.84 = 174,213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,440.22/438,072.84 = 174,213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,440.22x = 438,072.84 × 174,213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,440.22x = 76,318,239,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,318,239,947.53/317,440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,417.68

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