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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,243.63, 439,179.44 and 175,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,243.63, 439,179.44 and 175,004.73 is: 241,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,243.63 : 439,179.44 = 175,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,243.63/439,179.44 = 175,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,243.63x = 439,179.44 × 175,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,243.63x = 76,858,478,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,858,478,443.73/318,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,508.30

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