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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,519.42, 440,921.37 and 174,316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,519.42, 440,921.37 and 174,316.59 is: 240,548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,519.42 : 440,921.37 = 174,316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,519.42/440,921.37 = 174,316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,519.42x = 440,921.37 × 174,316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,519.42x = 76,859,910,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,859,910,330.22/319,519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,548.48

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