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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,127.59, 439,024.46 and 174,891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,127.59, 439,024.46 and 174,891.24 is: 241,354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,127.59 : 439,024.46 = 174,891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,127.59/439,024.46 = 174,891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,127.59x = 439,024.46 × 174,891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,127.59x = 76,781,531,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,781,531,325.27/318,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,354.52

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