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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,242.52, 439,176.24 and 175,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,242.52, 439,176.24 and 175,011.84 is: 241,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,242.52 : 439,176.24 = 175,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,242.52/439,176.24 = 175,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,242.52x = 439,176.24 × 175,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,242.52x = 76,861,041,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,861,041,846.68/318,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,517.20

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