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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,070.51, 440,311.65 and 173,877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,070.51, 440,311.65 and 173,877.59 is: 239,947.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,070.51 : 440,311.65 = 173,877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,070.51/440,311.65 = 173,877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,070.51x = 440,311.65 × 173,877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,070.51x = 76,560,328,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,560,328,550.92/319,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,947.99

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