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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,310.52, 439,266.22 and 175,067.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,310.52, 439,266.22 and 175,067.49 is: 241,591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,310.52 : 439,266.22 = 175,067.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,310.52/439,266.22 = 175,067.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,310.52x = 439,266.22 × 175,067.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,310.52x = 76,901,234,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,901,234,577.19/318,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,591.87

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