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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,445.30, 438,052.92 and 174,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,445.30, 438,052.92 and 174,214.56 is: 240,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,445.30 : 438,052.92 = 174,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,445.30/438,052.92 = 174,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,445.30x = 438,052.92 × 174,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,445.30x = 76,315,196,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,315,196,714.52/317,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,404.24

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