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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,249.12, 439,153.74 and 189,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,249.12, 439,153.74 and 189,177.24 is: 261,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,249.12 : 439,153.74 = 189,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,249.12/439,153.74 = 189,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,249.12x = 439,153.74 × 189,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,249.12x = 83,077,892,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,077,892,468.88/318,249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,046.73

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