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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,264.84, 439,196.72 and 175,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,264.84, 439,196.72 and 175,024.88 is: 241,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,264.84 : 439,196.72 = 175,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,264.84/439,196.72 = 175,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,264.84x = 439,196.72 × 175,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,264.84x = 76,870,354,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,870,354,749.95/318,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,529.52

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