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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,255.71, 439,180.67 and 175,007.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,255.71, 439,180.67 and 175,007.21 is: 241,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,255.71 : 439,180.67 = 175,007.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,255.71/439,180.67 = 175,007.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,255.71x = 439,180.67 × 175,007.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,255.71x = 76,859,782,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,859,782,867.59/318,255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,503.23

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