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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,149.93, 439,042.96 and 174,908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,149.93, 439,042.96 and 174,908.72 is: 241,371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,149.93 : 439,042.96 = 174,908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,149.93/439,042.96 = 174,908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,149.93x = 439,042.96 × 174,908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,149.93x = 76,792,442,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,792,442,158.61/318,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,371.87

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