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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,660.88, 438,379.08 and 174,421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,660.88, 438,379.08 and 174,421.47 is: 240,705.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,660.88 : 438,379.08 = 174,421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,660.88/438,379.08 = 174,421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,660.88x = 438,379.08 × 174,421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,660.88x = 76,462,723,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,462,723,550.85/317,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,705.51

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