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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,251.30, 440,569.98 and 176,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,251.30, 440,569.98 and 176,007.66 is: 242,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,251.30 : 440,569.98 = 176,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,251.30/440,569.98 = 176,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,251.30x = 440,569.98 × 176,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,251.30x = 77,543,691,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,543,691,246.05/319,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,892.33

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