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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,446.12, 438,081.02 and 174,219.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,446.12, 438,081.02 and 174,219.49 is: 240,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,446.12 : 438,081.02 = 174,219.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,446.12/438,081.02 = 174,219.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,446.12x = 438,081.02 × 174,219.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,446.12x = 76,322,251,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,322,251,883.08/317,446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,425.85

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