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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,967.39, 438,797.39 and 172,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,967.39, 438,797.39 and 172,774.55 is: 238,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,967.39 : 438,797.39 = 172,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,967.39/438,797.39 = 172,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,967.39x = 438,797.39 × 172,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,967.39x = 75,813,021,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,813,021,831.55/317,967.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,430.18

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