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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,470.72, 438,108.32 and 174,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,470.72, 438,108.32 and 174,233.12 is: 240,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,470.72 : 438,108.32 = 174,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,470.72/438,108.32 = 174,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,470.72x = 438,108.32 × 174,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,470.72x = 76,332,979,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,332,979,491.56/317,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,441.01

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