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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,410.49, 439,409.33 and 173,219.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,410.49, 439,409.33 and 173,219.43 is: 239,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,410.49 : 439,409.33 = 173,219.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,410.49/439,409.33 = 173,219.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,410.49x = 439,409.33 × 173,219.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,410.49x = 76,114,235,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,114,235,105.72/318,410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,044.37

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