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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,474.28, 438,114.15 and 174,234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,474.28, 438,114.15 and 174,234.69 is: 240,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,474.28 : 438,114.15 = 174,234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,474.28/438,114.15 = 174,234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,474.28x = 438,114.15 × 174,234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,474.28x = 76,334,683,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,334,683,109.86/317,474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,443.68

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