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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,010.41, 427,790.70 and 174,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,010.41, 427,790.70 and 174,018.08 is: 240,131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,010.41 : 427,790.70 = 174,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,010.41/427,790.70 = 174,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,010.41x = 427,790.70 × 174,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,010.41x = 74,443,316,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,443,316,122.17/310,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,131.66

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