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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,061.77, 438,919.54 and 174,821.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,061.77, 438,919.54 and 174,821.77 is: 241,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,061.77 : 438,919.54 = 174,821.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,061.77/438,919.54 = 174,821.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,061.77x = 438,919.54 × 174,821.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,061.77x = 76,732,690,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,732,690,870.39/318,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,250.91

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