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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,626.72, 438,325.73 and 174,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,626.72, 438,325.73 and 174,396.04 is: 240,667.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,626.72 : 438,325.73 = 174,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,626.72/438,325.73 = 174,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,626.72x = 438,325.73 × 174,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,626.72x = 76,442,270,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442,270,228.30/317,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,667.00

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