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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,167.80, 439,060.34 and 174,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,167.80, 439,060.34 and 174,926.74 is: 241,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,167.80 : 439,060.34 = 174,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,167.80/439,060.34 = 174,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,167.80x = 439,060.34 × 174,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,167.80x = 76,803,392,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,803,392,404.52/318,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,392.73

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