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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,976.64, 441,529.92 and 176,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,976.64, 441,529.92 and 176,728.14 is: 243,863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,976.64 : 441,529.92 = 176,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,976.64/441,529.92 = 176,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,976.64x = 441,529.92 × 176,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,976.64x = 78,030,761,515.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,030,761,515.95/319,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,863.93

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