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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,168.78, 439,061.63 and 174,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,168.78, 439,061.63 and 174,927.71 is: 241,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,168.78 : 439,061.63 = 174,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,168.78/439,061.63 = 174,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,168.78x = 439,061.63 × 174,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,168.78x = 76,804,042,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,804,042,414.82/318,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,394.02

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