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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,713.76, 438,427.92 and 174,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,713.76, 438,427.92 and 174,493.28 is: 240,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,713.76 : 438,427.92 = 174,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,713.76/438,427.92 = 174,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,713.76x = 438,427.92 × 174,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,713.76x = 76,502,725,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,502,725,804.38/317,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,791.35

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