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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,710.62, 438,443.73 and 174,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,710.62, 438,443.73 and 174,473.73 is: 240,775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,710.62 : 438,443.73 = 174,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,710.62/438,443.73 = 174,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,710.62x = 438,443.73 × 174,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,710.62x = 76,496,912,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,496,912,968.21/317,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,775.44

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