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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,462.76, 439,469.52 and 175,222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,462.76, 439,469.52 and 175,222.88 is: 241,802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,462.76 : 439,469.52 = 175,222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,462.76/439,469.52 = 175,222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,462.76x = 439,469.52 × 175,222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,462.76x = 77,005,114,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,005,114,966.62/318,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,802.57

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