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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,956.36, 438,774.71 and 174,713.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,956.36, 438,774.71 and 174,713.33 is: 241,101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,956.36 : 438,774.71 = 174,713.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,956.36/438,774.71 = 174,713.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,956.36x = 438,774.71 × 174,713.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,956.36x = 76,659,787,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,659,787,636.44/317,956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,101.61

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