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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,060, 440,034.42 and 191,710.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,060, 440,034.42 and 191,710.99 is: 264,399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,060 : 440,034.42 = 191,710.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,060/440,034.42 = 191,710.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,060x = 440,034.42 × 191,710.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,060x = 84,359,434,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,359,434,292.28/319,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,399.91

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