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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,526.44, 439,566.56 and 175,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,526.44, 439,566.56 and 175,286.48 is: 241,895.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,526.44 : 439,566.56 = 175,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,526.44/439,566.56 = 175,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,526.44x = 439,566.56 × 175,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,526.44x = 77,050,074,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,050,074,151.68/318,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,895.38

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