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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,560.02, 438,231.10 and 174,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,560.02, 438,231.10 and 174,322.50 is: 240,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,560.02 : 438,231.10 = 174,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,560.02/438,231.10 = 174,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,560.02x = 438,231.10 × 174,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,560.02x = 76,393,537,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,393,537,866.98/317,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,564.10

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