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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,995.26, 438,824.61 and 174,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,995.26, 438,824.61 and 174,755.40 is: 241,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,995.26 : 438,824.61 = 174,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,995.26/438,824.61 = 174,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,995.26x = 438,824.61 × 174,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,995.26x = 76,686,970,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,686,970,250.39/317,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,157.59

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