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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,207.24, 440,507.33 and 175,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,207.24, 440,507.33 and 175,964.14 is: 242,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,207.24 : 440,507.33 = 175,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,207.24/440,507.33 = 175,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,207.24x = 440,507.33 × 175,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,207.24x = 77,513,493,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,513,493,487.15/319,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,831.25

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