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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,273.91, 439,209.24 and 175,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,273.91, 439,209.24 and 175,033.96 is: 241,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,273.91 : 439,209.24 = 175,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,273.91/439,209.24 = 175,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,273.91x = 439,209.24 × 175,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,273.91x = 76,876,532,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,876,532,545.79/318,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,542.05

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