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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,253.30, 440,572.74 and 176,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,253.30, 440,572.74 and 176,009.66 is: 242,895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,253.30 : 440,572.74 = 176,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,253.30/440,572.74 = 176,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,253.30x = 440,572.74 × 176,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,253.30x = 77,545,058,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,545,058,172.67/319,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,895.09

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