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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,602.97, 439,672.22 and 175,361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,602.97, 439,672.22 and 175,361.99 is: 241,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,602.97 : 439,672.22 = 175,361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,602.97/439,672.22 = 175,361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,602.97x = 439,672.22 × 175,361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,602.97x = 77,101,792,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,101,792,371.75/318,602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,999.60

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