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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,257.04, 440,594.52 and 176,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,257.04, 440,594.52 and 176,016.84 is: 242,914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,257.04 : 440,594.52 = 176,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,257.04/440,594.52 = 176,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,257.04x = 440,594.52 × 176,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,257.04x = 77,552,055,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,552,055,131.72/319,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,914.16

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