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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,777.06, 438,535.96 and 174,540.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,777.06, 438,535.96 and 174,540.44 is: 240,867.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,777.06 : 438,535.96 = 174,540.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,777.06/438,535.96 = 174,540.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,777.06x = 438,535.96 × 174,540.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,777.06x = 76,542,259,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,542,259,414.22/317,777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,867.79

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