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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,207.94, 439,128.58 and 174,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,207.94, 439,128.58 and 174,977.26 is: 241,469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,207.94 : 439,128.58 = 174,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,207.94/439,128.58 = 174,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,207.94x = 439,128.58 × 174,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,207.94x = 76,837,515,716.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,837,515,716.09/318,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,469.51

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