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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,274.61, 440,602.40 and 174,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,274.61, 440,602.40 and 174,079.19 is: 240,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,274.61 : 440,602.40 = 174,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,274.61/440,602.40 = 174,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,274.61x = 440,602.40 × 174,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,274.61x = 76,699,710,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,699,710,440.76/319,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,231.16

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