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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,287.52, 439,226.58 and 175,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,287.52, 439,226.58 and 175,047.12 is: 241,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,287.52 : 439,226.58 = 175,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,287.52/439,226.58 = 175,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,287.52x = 439,226.58 × 175,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,287.52x = 76,885,347,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,885,347,856.45/318,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,559.42

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