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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,275.85, 439,211.90 and 175,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,275.85, 439,211.90 and 175,035.88 is: 241,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,275.85 : 439,211.90 = 175,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,275.85/439,211.90 = 175,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,275.85x = 439,211.90 × 175,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,275.85x = 76,877,841,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,877,841,422.97/318,275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,544.69

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