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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,979.69, 438,802.83 and 174,739.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,979.69, 438,802.83 and 174,739.56 is: 241,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,979.69 : 438,802.83 = 174,739.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,979.69/438,802.83 = 174,739.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,979.69x = 438,802.83 × 174,739.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,979.69x = 76,676,213,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,676,213,440.95/317,979.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,135.57

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