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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,444.89, 438,086.61 and 174,210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,444.89, 438,086.61 and 174,210.07 is: 240,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,444.89 : 438,086.61 = 174,210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,444.89/438,086.61 = 174,210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,444.89x = 438,086.61 × 174,210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,444.89x = 76,319,098,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,319,098,994.16/317,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,416.85

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