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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,698.30, 439,795.12 and 175,459.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,698.30, 439,795.12 and 175,459.42 is: 242,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,698.30 : 439,795.12 = 175,459.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,698.30/439,795.12 = 175,459.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,698.30x = 439,795.12 × 175,459.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,698.30x = 77,166,196,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,166,196,674.03/318,698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,129.30

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