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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,621.66, 438,318.74 and 174,390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,621.66, 438,318.74 and 174,390.98 is: 240,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,621.66 : 438,318.74 = 174,390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,621.66/438,318.74 = 174,390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,621.66x = 438,318.74 × 174,390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,621.66x = 76,438,832,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,438,832,865.35/317,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,660.02

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