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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,678.30, 439,778.97 and 175,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,678.30, 439,778.97 and 175,441.50 is: 242,110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,678.30 : 439,778.97 = 175,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,678.30/439,778.97 = 175,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,678.30x = 439,778.97 × 175,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,678.30x = 77,155,482,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,155,482,165.26/318,678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,110.88

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