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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,095.91, 440,352.37 and 173,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,095.91, 440,352.37 and 173,901.74 is: 239,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,095.91 : 440,352.37 = 173,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,095.91/440,352.37 = 173,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,095.91x = 440,352.37 × 173,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,095.91x = 76,578,041,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,578,041,860.84/319,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,984.41

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