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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,129.55, 440,400.86 and 175,889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,129.55, 440,400.86 and 175,889.59 is: 242,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,129.55 : 440,400.86 = 175,889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,129.55/440,400.86 = 175,889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,129.55x = 440,400.86 × 175,889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,129.55x = 77,461,926,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,461,926,246.84/319,129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,728.78

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