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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,910.16, 438,709.80 and 174,666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,910.16, 438,709.80 and 174,666.52 is: 241,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,910.16 : 438,709.80 = 174,666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,910.16/438,709.80 = 174,666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,910.16x = 438,709.80 × 174,666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,910.16x = 76,627,914,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,627,914,055.90/317,910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,036.38

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