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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,606.92, 438,292.08 and 174,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,606.92, 438,292.08 and 174,365.92 is: 240,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,606.92 : 438,292.08 = 174,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,606.92/438,292.08 = 174,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,606.92x = 438,292.08 × 174,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,606.92x = 76,423,201,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,423,201,757.91/317,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,621.97

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