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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,275.61, 440,603.78 and 174,080.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,275.61, 440,603.78 and 174,080.19 is: 240,232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,275.61 : 440,603.78 = 174,080.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,275.61/440,603.78 = 174,080.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,275.61x = 440,603.78 × 174,080.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,275.61x = 76,700,389,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,700,389,737.12/319,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,232.54

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