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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,168.55, 439,061.38 and 174,927.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,168.55, 439,061.38 and 174,927.49 is: 241,393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,168.55 : 439,061.38 = 174,927.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,168.55/439,061.38 = 174,927.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,168.55x = 439,061.38 × 174,927.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,168.55x = 76,803,902,089.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,803,902,089.39/318,168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,393.76

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