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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,005.22, 438,842.16 and 174,762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,005.22, 438,842.16 and 174,762.18 is: 241,169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,005.22 : 438,842.16 = 174,762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,005.22/438,842.16 = 174,762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,005.22x = 438,842.16 × 174,762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,005.22x = 76,693,012,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,693,012,557.51/318,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,169.04

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