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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,628.59, 438,328.32 and 174,397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,628.59, 438,328.32 and 174,397.91 is: 240,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,628.59 : 438,328.32 = 174,397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,628.59/438,328.32 = 174,397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,628.59x = 438,328.32 × 174,397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,628.59x = 76,443,543,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,443,543,997.63/317,628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,669.59

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