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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,042.24, 440,287.70 and 175,811.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,042.24, 440,287.70 and 175,811.51 is: 242,625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,042.24 : 440,287.70 = 175,811.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,042.24/440,287.70 = 175,811.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,042.24x = 440,287.70 × 175,811.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,042.24x = 77,407,646,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,407,646,582.03/319,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,625.07

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