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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,464.25, 438,086.88 and 174,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,464.25, 438,086.88 and 174,226.68 is: 240,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,464.25 : 438,086.88 = 174,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,464.25/438,086.88 = 174,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,464.25x = 438,086.88 × 174,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,464.25x = 76,326,422,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,326,422,653.96/317,464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,425.26

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