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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,974.16, 440,204.18 and 175,734.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,974.16, 440,204.18 and 175,734.17 is: 242,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,974.16 : 440,204.18 = 175,734.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,974.16/440,204.18 = 175,734.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,974.16x = 440,204.18 × 175,734.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,974.16x = 77,358,913,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,358,913,123.14/318,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,524.08

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