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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,546.66, 438,211.73 and 174,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,546.66, 438,211.73 and 174,298.16 is: 240,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,546.66 : 438,211.73 = 174,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,546.66/438,211.73 = 174,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,546.66x = 438,211.73 × 174,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,546.66x = 76,379,499,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,379,499,760.69/317,546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,530.00

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