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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,103.23, 438,982.98 and 174,864.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,103.23, 438,982.98 and 174,864.18 is: 241,312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,103.23 : 438,982.98 = 174,864.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,103.23/438,982.98 = 174,864.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,103.23x = 438,982.98 × 174,864.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,103.23x = 76,762,398,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,762,398,831.66/318,103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,312.86

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