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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,462.83, 440,867.01 and 174,271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,462.83, 440,867.01 and 174,271.11 is: 240,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,462.83 : 440,867.01 = 174,271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,462.83/440,867.01 = 174,271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,462.83x = 440,867.01 × 174,271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,462.83x = 76,830,383,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,830,383,195.08/319,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,498.66

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