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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,708.96, 439,817.28 and 175,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,708.96, 439,817.28 and 175,469.28 is: 242,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,708.96 : 439,817.28 = 175,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,708.96/439,817.28 = 175,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,708.96x = 439,817.28 × 175,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,708.96x = 77,174,421,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,174,421,453.16/318,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,147.01

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