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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,763.76, 439,893.98 and 175,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,763.76, 439,893.98 and 175,523.44 is: 242,222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,763.76 : 439,893.98 = 175,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,763.76/439,893.98 = 175,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,763.76x = 439,893.98 × 175,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,763.76x = 77,211,704,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,211,704,604.89/318,763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,222.34

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