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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,903, 440,086.14 and 175,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,903, 440,086.14 and 175,662.60 is: 242,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,903 : 440,086.14 = 175,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,903/440,086.14 = 175,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,903x = 440,086.14 × 175,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,903x = 77,306,675,576.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,306,675,576.36/318,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,414.39

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