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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,772.06, 438,529.05 and 174,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,772.06, 438,529.05 and 174,535.44 is: 240,860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,772.06 : 438,529.05 = 174,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,772.06/438,529.05 = 174,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,772.06x = 438,529.05 × 174,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,772.06x = 76,538,860,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,538,860,694.53/317,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,860.89

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