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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,614.26, 438,311.34 and 174,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,614.26, 438,311.34 and 174,371.23 is: 240,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,614.26 : 438,311.34 = 174,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,614.26/438,311.34 = 174,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,614.26x = 438,311.34 × 174,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,614.26x = 76,428,884,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,428,884,415.34/317,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,634.30

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