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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,246.92, 439,183.92 and 175,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,246.92, 439,183.92 and 175,007.96 is: 241,512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,246.92 : 439,183.92 = 175,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,246.92/439,183.92 = 175,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,246.92x = 439,183.92 × 175,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,246.92x = 76,860,681,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,860,681,904.00/318,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,512.73

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