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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,478.28, 438,119.67 and 174,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,478.28, 438,119.67 and 174,238.69 is: 240,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,478.28 : 438,119.67 = 174,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,478.28/438,119.67 = 174,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,478.28x = 438,119.67 × 174,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,478.28x = 76,337,397,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,337,397,364.03/317,478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,449.20

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