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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,469.78, 438,107.94 and 174,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,469.78, 438,107.94 and 174,230.19 is: 240,437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,469.78 : 438,107.94 = 174,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,469.78/438,107.94 = 174,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,469.78x = 438,107.94 × 174,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,469.78x = 76,331,629,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,331,629,626.71/317,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,437.47

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