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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,196.56, 439,111.44 and 174,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,196.56, 439,111.44 and 174,966.24 is: 241,453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,196.56 : 439,111.44 = 174,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,196.56/439,111.44 = 174,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,196.56x = 439,111.44 × 174,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,196.56x = 76,829,677,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,829,677,597.79/318,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,453.51

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