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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,064.69, 440,303.59 and 173,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,064.69, 440,303.59 and 173,871.74 is: 239,939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,064.69 : 440,303.59 = 173,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,064.69/440,303.59 = 173,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,064.69x = 440,303.59 × 173,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,064.69x = 76,556,351,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,556,351,321.55/319,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,939.90

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