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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,628.09, 438,327.63 and 174,397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,628.09, 438,327.63 and 174,397.41 is: 240,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,628.09 : 438,327.63 = 174,397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,628.09/438,327.63 = 174,397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,628.09x = 438,327.63 × 174,397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,628.09x = 76,443,204,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,443,204,499.26/317,628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,668.90

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