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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,235.23, 439,158.11 and 174,992.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,235.23, 439,158.11 and 174,992.81 is: 241,486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,235.23 : 439,158.11 = 174,992.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,235.23/439,158.11 = 174,992.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,235.23x = 439,158.11 × 174,992.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,235.23x = 76,849,508,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,849,508,632.43/318,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,486.49

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