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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,268.69, 440,594.23 and 174,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,268.69, 440,594.23 and 174,073.29 is: 240,223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,268.69 : 440,594.23 = 174,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,268.69/440,594.23 = 174,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,268.69x = 440,594.23 × 174,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,268.69x = 76,695,685,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,695,685,736.48/319,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,223.01

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