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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,655.27, 438,364.74 and 174,424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,655.27, 438,364.74 and 174,424.44 is: 240,705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,655.27 : 438,364.74 = 174,424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,655.27/438,364.74 = 174,424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,655.27x = 438,364.74 × 174,424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,655.27x = 76,461,524,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,461,524,290.25/317,655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,705.98

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