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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,264, 439,207.52 and 175,025.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,264, 439,207.52 and 175,025.04 is: 241,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,264 : 439,207.52 = 175,025.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,264/439,207.52 = 175,025.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,264x = 439,207.52 × 175,025.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,264x = 76,872,313,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,872,313,756.30/318,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,536.31

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