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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,525.75, 438,191.19 and 174,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,525.75, 438,191.19 and 174,299.12 is: 240,535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,525.75 : 438,191.19 = 174,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,525.75/438,191.19 = 174,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,525.75x = 438,191.19 × 174,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,525.75x = 76,376,338,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,376,338,808.75/317,525.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,535.89

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