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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,244.88, 439,181.16 and 175,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,244.88, 439,181.16 and 175,005.98 is: 241,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,244.88 : 439,181.16 = 175,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,244.88/439,181.16 = 175,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,244.88x = 439,181.16 × 175,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,244.88x = 76,859,329,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,859,329,303.34/318,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,510.03

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