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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,460.76, 438,094.52 and 174,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,460.76, 438,094.52 and 174,223.16 is: 240,427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,460.76 : 438,094.52 = 174,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,460.76/438,094.52 = 174,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,460.76x = 438,094.52 × 174,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,460.76x = 76,326,211,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,326,211,653.08/317,460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,427.23

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