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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,745.23, 439,851.72 and 175,477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,745.23, 439,851.72 and 175,477.59 is: 242,149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,745.23 : 439,851.72 = 175,477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,745.23/439,851.72 = 175,477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,745.23x = 439,851.72 × 175,477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,745.23x = 77,184,119,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,184,119,453.93/318,745.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,149.88

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