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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,251.92, 440,570.88 and 176,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,251.92, 440,570.88 and 176,017.07 is: 242,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,251.92 : 440,570.88 = 176,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,251.92/440,570.88 = 176,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,251.92x = 440,570.88 × 176,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,251.92x = 77,547,996,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,547,996,526.35/319,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,905.34

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