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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,133.48, 439,032.57 and 174,897.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,133.48, 439,032.57 and 174,897.13 is: 241,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,133.48 : 439,032.57 = 174,897.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,133.48/439,032.57 = 174,897.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,133.48x = 439,032.57 × 174,897.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,133.48x = 76,785,536,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,785,536,469.52/318,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,362.64

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