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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,536.54, 439,570.83 and 175,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,536.54, 439,570.83 and 175,296.38 is: 241,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,536.54 : 439,570.83 = 175,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,536.54/439,570.83 = 175,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,536.54x = 439,570.83 × 175,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,536.54x = 77,055,175,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,055,175,252.60/318,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,903.72

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