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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,463.99, 438,108.39 and 174,222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,463.99, 438,108.39 and 174,222.78 is: 240,431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,463.99 : 438,108.39 = 174,222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,463.99/438,108.39 = 174,222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,463.99x = 438,108.39 × 174,222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,463.99x = 76,328,461,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,328,461,647.12/317,463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,431.87

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