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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,129.28, 440,401.08 and 175,889.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,129.28, 440,401.08 and 175,889.69 is: 242,729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,129.28 : 440,401.08 = 175,889.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,129.28/440,401.08 = 175,889.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,129.28x = 440,401.08 × 175,889.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,129.28x = 77,462,007,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,462,007,234.86/319,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,729.24

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