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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,464.11, 438,111.05 and 174,231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,464.11, 438,111.05 and 174,231.95 is: 240,445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,464.11 : 438,111.05 = 174,231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,464.11/438,111.05 = 174,231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,464.11x = 438,111.05 × 174,231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,464.11x = 76,332,939,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,332,939,496.33/317,464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,445.89

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