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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,970.58, 440,179.81 and 173,775.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,970.58, 440,179.81 and 173,775.65 is: 239,810.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,970.58 : 440,179.81 = 173,775.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,970.58/440,179.81 = 173,775.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,970.58x = 440,179.81 × 173,775.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,970.58x = 76,492,529,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492,529,964.29/318,970.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,810.62

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