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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,560.64, 438,231.96 and 174,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,560.64, 438,231.96 and 174,323.12 is: 240,564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,560.64 : 438,231.96 = 174,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,560.64/438,231.96 = 174,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,560.64x = 438,231.96 × 174,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,560.64x = 76,393,962,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,393,962,550.92/317,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,564.96

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