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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,275.66, 439,211.64 and 175,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,275.66, 439,211.64 and 175,035.70 is: 241,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,275.66 : 439,211.64 = 175,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,275.66/439,211.64 = 175,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,275.66x = 439,211.64 × 175,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,275.66x = 76,877,716,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,877,716,855.55/318,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,544.44

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