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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,194.28, 439,096.86 and 174,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,194.28, 439,096.86 and 174,953.16 is: 241,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,194.28 : 439,096.86 = 174,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,194.28/439,096.86 = 174,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,194.28x = 439,096.86 × 174,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,194.28x = 76,821,383,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,821,383,203.08/318,194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,429.18

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