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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,652.63, 438,357.60 and 174,411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,652.63, 438,357.60 and 174,411.42 is: 240,686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,652.63 : 438,357.60 = 174,411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,652.63/438,357.60 = 174,411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,652.63x = 438,357.60 × 174,411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,652.63x = 76,454,571,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,454,571,483.79/317,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,686.10

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