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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,530.62, 438,193.67 and 174,291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,530.62, 438,193.67 and 174,291.84 is: 240,523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,530.62 : 438,193.67 = 174,291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,530.62/438,193.67 = 174,291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,530.62x = 438,193.67 × 174,291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,530.62x = 76,373,580,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,373,580,149.19/317,530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,523.51

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