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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,924.96, 440,114.40 and 175,681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,924.96, 440,114.40 and 175,681.68 is: 242,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,924.96 : 440,114.40 = 175,681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,924.96/440,114.40 = 175,681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,924.96x = 440,114.40 × 175,681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,924.96x = 77,320,037,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,320,037,184.19/318,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,439.59

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