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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,962.98, 438,792.41 and 174,723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,962.98, 438,792.41 and 174,723.06 is: 241,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,962.98 : 438,792.41 = 174,723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,962.98/438,792.41 = 174,723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,962.98x = 438,792.41 × 174,723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,962.98x = 76,667,151,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,667,151,706.36/317,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,119.74

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