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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,470.22, 438,114.24 and 174,243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,470.22, 438,114.24 and 174,243.59 is: 240,459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,470.22 : 438,114.24 = 174,243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,470.22/438,114.24 = 174,243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,470.22x = 438,114.24 × 174,243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,470.22x = 76,338,595,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,338,595,817.15/317,470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,459.08

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