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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,660.31, 438,377.49 and 174,419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,660.31, 438,377.49 and 174,419.10 is: 240,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,660.31 : 438,377.49 = 174,419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,660.31/438,377.49 = 174,419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,660.31x = 438,377.49 × 174,419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,660.31x = 76,461,407,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,461,407,266.06/317,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,701.80

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