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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,381.82, 439,349.61 and 175,118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,381.82, 439,349.61 and 175,118.74 is: 241,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,381.82 : 439,349.61 = 175,118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,381.82/439,349.61 = 175,118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,381.82x = 439,349.61 × 175,118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,381.82x = 76,938,350,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,938,350,122.69/318,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,654.34

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