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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,293.34, 439,232.59 and 175,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,293.34, 439,232.59 and 175,044.84 is: 241,555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,293.34 : 439,232.59 = 175,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,293.34/439,232.59 = 175,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,293.34x = 439,232.59 × 175,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,293.34x = 76,885,398,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,885,398,439.34/318,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,555.16

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