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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,189.36, 439,102.97 and 174,958.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,189.36, 439,102.97 and 174,958.63 is: 241,443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,189.36 : 439,102.97 = 174,958.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,189.36/439,102.97 = 174,958.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,189.36x = 439,102.97 × 174,958.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,189.36x = 76,824,854,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,824,854,060.13/318,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,443.82

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