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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,925.96, 440,115.78 and 175,682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,925.96, 440,115.78 and 175,682.68 is: 242,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,925.96 : 440,115.78 = 175,682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,925.96/440,115.78 = 175,682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,925.96x = 440,115.78 × 175,682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,925.96x = 77,320,719,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,320,719,740.69/318,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,440.97

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