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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,482.43, 438,152.64 and 174,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,482.43, 438,152.64 and 174,266.73 is: 240,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,482.43 : 438,152.64 = 174,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,482.43/438,152.64 = 174,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,482.43x = 438,152.64 × 174,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,482.43x = 76,355,427,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,355,427,813.67/317,482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,502.85

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