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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,671.08, 438,391.08 and 174,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,671.08, 438,391.08 and 174,444 is: 240,735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,671.08 : 438,391.08 = 174,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,671.08/438,391.08 = 174,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,671.08x = 438,391.08 × 174,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,671.08x = 76,474,693,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,474,693,559.52/317,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,735.46

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