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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,761.36, 438,510.90 and 174,528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,761.36, 438,510.90 and 174,528.52 is: 240,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,761.36 : 438,510.90 = 174,528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,761.36/438,510.90 = 174,528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,761.36x = 438,510.90 × 174,528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,761.36x = 76,532,658,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,532,658,380.87/317,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,849.48

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