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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,129.72, 439,027.39 and 174,893.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,129.72, 439,027.39 and 174,893.37 is: 241,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,129.72 : 439,027.39 = 174,893.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,129.72/439,027.39 = 174,893.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,129.72x = 439,027.39 × 174,893.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,129.72x = 76,782,979,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,782,979,759.40/318,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,357.46

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