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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,788.24, 438,558.96 and 174,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,788.24, 438,558.96 and 174,561.52 is: 240,901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,788.24 : 438,558.96 = 174,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,788.24/438,558.96 = 174,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,788.24x = 438,558.96 × 174,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,788.24x = 76,555,518,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,555,518,667.22/317,788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,901.04

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