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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,524.25, 438,189.12 and 174,297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,524.25, 438,189.12 and 174,297.62 is: 240,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,524.25 : 438,189.12 = 174,297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,524.25/438,189.12 = 174,297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,524.25x = 438,189.12 × 174,297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,524.25x = 76,375,318,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,375,318,534.95/317,524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,533.82

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