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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,727.94, 441,229.97 and 174,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,727.94, 441,229.97 and 174,541.21 is: 240,869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,727.94 : 441,229.97 = 174,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,727.94/441,229.97 = 174,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,727.94x = 441,229.97 × 174,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,727.94x = 77,012,812,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,012,812,852.06/319,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,869.82

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