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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,303.96, 439,273.37 and 175,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,303.96, 439,273.37 and 175,069.23 is: 241,603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,303.96 : 439,273.37 = 175,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,303.96/439,273.37 = 175,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,303.96x = 439,273.37 × 175,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,303.96x = 76,903,251,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,903,251,083.08/318,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,603.19

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