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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,244.55, 439,180.58 and 175,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,244.55, 439,180.58 and 175,005.56 is: 241,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,244.55 : 439,180.58 = 175,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,244.55/439,180.58 = 175,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,244.55x = 439,180.58 × 175,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,244.55x = 76,859,044,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,859,044,879.49/318,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,509.39

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