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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,617.39, 439,688.58 and 175,374.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,617.39, 439,688.58 and 175,374.38 is: 242,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,617.39 : 439,688.58 = 175,374.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,617.39/439,688.58 = 175,374.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,617.39x = 439,688.58 × 175,374.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,617.39x = 77,110,112,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,110,112,110.58/318,617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,014.76

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