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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,256.68, 439,188.48 and 175,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,256.68, 439,188.48 and 175,017.12 is: 241,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,256.68 : 439,188.48 = 175,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,256.68/439,188.48 = 175,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,256.68x = 439,188.48 × 175,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,256.68x = 76,865,502,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,865,502,906.78/318,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,520.47

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