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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,199.89, 439,117.46 and 174,969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,199.89, 439,117.46 and 174,969.15 is: 241,458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,199.89 : 439,117.46 = 174,969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,199.89/439,117.46 = 174,969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,199.89x = 439,117.46 × 174,969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,199.89x = 76,832,008,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,832,008,726.36/318,199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,458.31

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