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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,110.23, 438,992.64 and 174,871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,110.23, 438,992.64 and 174,871.18 is: 241,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,110.23 : 438,992.64 = 174,871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,110.23/438,992.64 = 174,871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,110.23x = 438,992.64 × 174,871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,110.23x = 76,767,160,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,767,160,968.12/318,110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,322.52

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