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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,281.29, 439,219.40 and 175,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,281.29, 439,219.40 and 175,041.46 is: 241,552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,281.29 : 439,219.40 = 175,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,281.29/439,219.40 = 175,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,281.29x = 439,219.40 × 175,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,281.29x = 76,881,605,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,881,605,036.32/318,281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,552.39

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