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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,323.76, 440,668.48 and 176,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,323.76, 440,668.48 and 176,081.20 is: 242,992.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,323.76 : 440,668.48 = 176,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,323.76/440,668.48 = 176,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,323.76x = 440,668.48 × 176,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,323.76x = 77,593,434,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,593,434,760.58/319,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,992.99

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