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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,672.52, 439,765.68 and 175,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,672.52, 439,765.68 and 175,435 is: 242,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,672.52 : 439,765.68 = 175,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,672.52/439,765.68 = 175,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,672.52x = 439,765.68 × 175,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,672.52x = 77,150,292,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,150,292,070.80/318,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,098.98

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