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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,147.82, 439,045.14 and 174,916.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,147.82, 439,045.14 and 174,916.94 is: 241,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,147.82 : 439,045.14 = 174,916.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,147.82/439,045.14 = 174,916.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,147.82x = 439,045.14 × 174,916.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,147.82x = 76,796,432,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,796,432,410.67/318,147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,386.01

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