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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,972.72, 440,183.43 and 175,732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,972.72, 440,183.43 and 175,732.43 is: 242,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,972.72 : 440,183.43 = 175,732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,972.72/440,183.43 = 175,732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,972.72x = 440,183.43 × 175,732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,972.72x = 77,354,501,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,354,501,598.72/318,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,511.34

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