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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,031.65, 438,911.73 and 174,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,031.65, 438,911.73 and 174,819.60 is: 241,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,031.65 : 438,911.73 = 174,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,031.65/438,911.73 = 174,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,031.65x = 438,911.73 × 174,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,031.65x = 76,730,373,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,730,373,073.91/318,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,266.47

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