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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,444.23, 438,078.36 and 174,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,444.23, 438,078.36 and 174,217.60 is: 240,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,444.23 : 438,078.36 = 174,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,444.23/438,078.36 = 174,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,444.23x = 438,078.36 × 174,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,444.23x = 76,320,960,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,320,960,491.14/317,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,423.21

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