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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,591.93, 439,648.46 and 173,400.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,591.93, 439,648.46 and 173,400.55 is: 239,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,591.93 : 439,648.46 = 173,400.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,591.93/439,648.46 = 173,400.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,591.93x = 439,648.46 × 173,400.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,591.93x = 76,235,283,454.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,235,283,454.78/318,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,288.18

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