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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,189.24, 439,102.80 and 174,958.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,189.24, 439,102.80 and 174,958.51 is: 241,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,189.24 : 439,102.80 = 174,958.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,189.24/439,102.80 = 174,958.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,189.24x = 439,102.80 × 174,958.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,189.24x = 76,824,771,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,824,771,624.83/318,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,443.65

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