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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,052.80, 438,913.82 and 174,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,052.80, 438,913.82 and 174,827.52 is: 241,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,052.80 : 438,913.82 = 174,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,052.80/438,913.82 = 174,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,052.80x = 438,913.82 × 174,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,052.80x = 76,734,214,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,734,214,644.33/318,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,262.50

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