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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,277.76, 440,613.60 and 176,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,277.76, 440,613.60 and 176,042.88 is: 242,944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,277.76 : 440,613.60 = 176,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,277.76/440,613.60 = 176,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,277.76x = 440,613.60 × 176,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,277.76x = 77,566,887,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,566,887,111.17/319,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,944.85

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