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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,610.89, 439,679.70 and 175,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,610.89, 439,679.70 and 175,367.88 is: 242,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,610.89 : 439,679.70 = 175,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,610.89/439,679.70 = 175,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,610.89x = 439,679.70 × 175,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,610.89x = 77,105,696,868.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,105,696,868.04/318,610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,005.84

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