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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,488.66, 438,133.98 and 174,249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,488.66, 438,133.98 and 174,249.06 is: 240,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,488.66 : 438,133.98 = 174,249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,488.66/438,133.98 = 174,249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,488.66x = 438,133.98 × 174,249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,488.66x = 76,344,434,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,344,434,169.06/317,488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,463.50

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