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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,069.51, 440,310.27 and 173,876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,069.51, 440,310.27 and 173,876.59 is: 239,946.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,069.51 : 440,310.27 = 173,876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,069.51/440,310.27 = 173,876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,069.51x = 440,310.27 × 173,876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,069.51x = 76,559,648,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,559,648,513.95/319,069.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,946.61

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