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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,764.03, 441,271.66 and 176,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,764.03, 441,271.66 and 176,521 is: 243,597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,764.03 : 441,271.66 = 176,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,764.03/441,271.66 = 176,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,764.03x = 441,271.66 × 176,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,764.03x = 77,893,714,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,893,714,694.86/319,764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,597.49

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