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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,050.99, 438,904.73 and 174,810.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,050.99, 438,904.73 and 174,810.99 is: 241,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,050.99 : 438,904.73 = 174,810.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,050.99/438,904.73 = 174,810.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,050.99x = 438,904.73 × 174,810.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,050.99x = 76,725,369,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,725,369,492.93/318,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,236.07

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