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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,970.83, 440,180.15 and 173,775.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,970.83, 440,180.15 and 173,775.90 is: 239,810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,970.83 : 440,180.15 = 173,775.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,970.83/440,180.15 = 173,775.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,970.83x = 440,180.15 × 173,775.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,970.83x = 76,492,699,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492,699,961.92/318,970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,810.96

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