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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,077.12, 438,946.56 and 174,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,077.12, 438,946.56 and 174,836 is: 241,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,077.12 : 438,946.56 = 174,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,077.12/438,946.56 = 174,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,077.12x = 438,946.56 × 174,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,077.12x = 76,743,660,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,743,660,764.16/318,077.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,273.75

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