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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,471.36, 438,115.76 and 174,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,471.36, 438,115.76 and 174,244.72 is: 240,460.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,471.36 : 438,115.76 = 174,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,471.36/438,115.76 = 174,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,471.36x = 438,115.76 × 174,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,471.36x = 76,339,357,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,339,357,928.79/317,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,460.61

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