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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,605.74, 439,672.44 and 175,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,605.74, 439,672.44 and 175,362.70 is: 241,998.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,605.74 : 439,672.44 = 175,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,605.74/439,672.44 = 175,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,605.74x = 439,672.44 × 175,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,605.74x = 77,102,146,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,102,146,193.99/318,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,998.61

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