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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,256.96, 439,182.39 and 175,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,256.96, 439,182.39 and 175,008.46 is: 241,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,256.96 : 439,182.39 = 175,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,256.96/439,182.39 = 175,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,256.96x = 439,182.39 × 175,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,256.96x = 76,860,633,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,860,633,733.02/318,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,504.96

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