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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,613.64, 438,307.56 and 174,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,613.64, 438,307.56 and 174,382.90 is: 240,648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,613.64 : 438,307.56 = 174,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,613.64/438,307.56 = 174,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,613.64x = 438,307.56 × 174,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,613.64x = 76,433,343,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,433,343,404.72/317,613.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,648.81

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