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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,463.78, 438,098.64 and 174,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,463.78, 438,098.64 and 174,226.14 is: 240,431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,463.78 : 438,098.64 = 174,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,463.78/438,098.64 = 174,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,463.78x = 438,098.64 × 174,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,463.78x = 76,328,234,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,328,234,986.45/317,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,431.32

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