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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,699.61, 438,423.19 and 174,456.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,699.61, 438,423.19 and 174,456.78 is: 240,749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,699.61 : 438,423.19 = 174,456.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,699.61/438,423.19 = 174,456.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,699.61x = 438,423.19 × 174,456.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,699.61x = 76,485,898,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,485,898,004.73/317,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,749.11

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