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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,629.59, 438,329.70 and 174,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,629.59, 438,329.70 and 174,398.91 is: 240,670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,629.59 : 438,329.70 = 174,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,629.59/438,329.70 = 174,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,629.59x = 438,329.70 × 174,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,629.59x = 76,444,221,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,444,221,900.63/317,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,670.97

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