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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,101.09, 438,968.36 and 174,860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,101.09, 438,968.36 and 174,860.10 is: 241,300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,101.09 : 438,968.36 = 174,860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,101.09/438,968.36 = 174,860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,101.09x = 438,968.36 × 174,860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,101.09x = 76,758,051,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,758,051,763.59/318,101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,300.81

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