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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,445.94, 438,060.99 and 174,203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,445.94, 438,060.99 and 174,203.11 is: 240,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,445.94 : 438,060.99 = 174,203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,445.94/438,060.99 = 174,203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,445.94x = 438,060.99 × 174,203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,445.94x = 76,311,586,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,311,586,827.68/317,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,392.39

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