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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,627.44, 438,326.72 and 174,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,627.44, 438,326.72 and 174,396.76 is: 240,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,627.44 : 438,326.72 = 174,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,627.44/438,326.72 = 174,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,627.44x = 438,326.72 × 174,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,627.44x = 76,442,759,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442,759,789.43/317,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,668.00

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