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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,034.09, 438,864.64 and 174,803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,034.09, 438,864.64 and 174,803.41 is: 241,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,034.09 : 438,864.64 = 174,803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,034.09/438,864.64 = 174,803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,034.09x = 438,864.64 × 174,803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,034.09x = 76,715,035,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,715,035,600.42/318,034.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,216.39

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