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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,141.59, 439,035.68 and 174,904.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,141.59, 439,035.68 and 174,904.07 is: 241,367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,141.59 : 439,035.68 = 174,904.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,141.59/439,035.68 = 174,904.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,141.59x = 439,035.68 × 174,904.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,141.59x = 76,789,126,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,789,126,432.70/318,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,367.77

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