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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,828.90, 439,978.52 and 175,602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,828.90, 439,978.52 and 175,602.28 is: 242,328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,828.90 : 439,978.52 = 175,602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,828.90/439,978.52 = 175,602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,828.90x = 439,978.52 × 175,602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,828.90x = 77,261,231,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,261,231,263.03/318,828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,328.19

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