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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,248.55, 439,186.11 and 175,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,248.55, 439,186.11 and 175,009.57 is: 241,514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,248.55 : 439,186.11 = 175,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,248.55/439,186.11 = 175,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,248.55x = 439,186.11 × 175,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,248.55x = 76,861,772,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,861,772,261.07/318,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,514.92

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