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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,138.93, 439,033.23 and 174,908.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,138.93, 439,033.23 and 174,908.25 is: 241,374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,138.93 : 439,033.23 = 174,908.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,138.93/439,033.23 = 174,908.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,138.93x = 439,033.23 × 174,908.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,138.93x = 76,790,533,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,790,533,951.15/318,138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,374.21

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