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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,516.14, 440,916.87 and 174,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,516.14, 440,916.87 and 174,313.28 is: 240,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,516.14 : 440,916.87 = 174,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,516.14/440,916.87 = 174,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,516.14x = 440,916.87 × 174,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,516.14x = 76,857,665,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,857,665,817.03/319,516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,543.92

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