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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,064.42, 438,929.85 and 174,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,064.42, 438,929.85 and 174,839.14 is: 241,278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,064.42 : 438,929.85 = 174,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,064.42/438,929.85 = 174,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,064.42x = 438,929.85 × 174,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,064.42x = 76,742,117,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,742,117,494.33/318,064.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,278.54

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