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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,855.96, 440,012.22 and 173,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,855.96, 440,012.22 and 173,658.45 is: 239,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,855.96 : 440,012.22 = 173,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,855.96/440,012.22 = 173,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,855.96x = 440,012.22 × 173,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,855.96x = 76,411,840,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,411,840,106.26/318,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,643.76

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