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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,272.46, 439,205.94 and 175,032.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,272.46, 439,205.94 and 175,032.06 is: 241,538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,272.46 : 439,205.94 = 175,032.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,272.46/439,205.94 = 175,032.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,272.46x = 439,205.94 × 175,032.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,272.46x = 76,875,120,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,875,120,442.44/318,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,538.71

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