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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,905.03, 438,708.58 and 174,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,905.03, 438,708.58 and 174,664.72 is: 241,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,905.03 : 438,708.58 = 174,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,905.03/438,708.58 = 174,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,905.03x = 438,708.58 × 174,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,905.03x = 76,626,911,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,626,911,287.30/317,905.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,037.12

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