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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,778.81, 439,912.58 and 175,537.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,778.81, 439,912.58 and 175,537.69 is: 242,240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,778.81 : 439,912.58 = 175,537.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,778.81/439,912.58 = 175,537.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,778.81x = 439,912.58 × 175,537.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,778.81x = 77,221,236,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,221,236,117.67/318,778.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,240.81

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