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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,464.83, 440,869.77 and 174,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,464.83, 440,869.77 and 174,273.11 is: 240,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,464.83 : 440,869.77 = 174,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,464.83/440,869.77 = 174,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,464.83x = 440,869.77 × 174,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,464.83x = 76,831,743,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,831,743,718.54/319,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,501.42

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