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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,107.73, 438,989.19 and 174,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,107.73, 438,989.19 and 174,868.68 is: 241,319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,107.73 : 438,989.19 = 174,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,107.73/438,989.19 = 174,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,107.73x = 438,989.19 × 174,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,107.73x = 76,765,460,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,765,460,189.57/318,107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,319.07

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