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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,452.69, 438,091.91 and 174,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,452.69, 438,091.91 and 174,221.88 is: 240,430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,452.69 : 438,091.91 = 174,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,452.69/438,091.91 = 174,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,452.69x = 438,091.91 × 174,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,452.69x = 76,325,196,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,325,196,172.99/317,452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,430.14

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