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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,522.55, 438,179.58 and 174,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,522.55, 438,179.58 and 174,285.03 is: 240,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,522.55 : 438,179.58 = 174,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,522.55/438,179.58 = 174,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,522.55x = 438,179.58 × 174,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,522.55x = 76,368,141,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,368,141,245.69/317,522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,512.50

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