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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,094.24, 440,352.96 and 175,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,094.24, 440,352.96 and 175,859.48 is: 242,687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,094.24 : 440,352.96 = 175,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,094.24/440,352.96 = 175,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,094.24x = 440,352.96 × 175,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,094.24x = 77,440,242,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,440,242,562.06/319,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,687.69

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