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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,944.23, 438,762.90 and 174,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,944.23, 438,762.90 and 174,713.50 is: 241,104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,944.23 : 438,762.90 = 174,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,944.23/438,762.90 = 174,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,944.23x = 438,762.90 × 174,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,944.23x = 76,657,801,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,657,801,929.15/317,944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,104.55

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