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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,051.45, 427,763.99 and 174,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,051.45, 427,763.99 and 174,066.52 is: 240,151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,051.45 : 427,763.99 = 174,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,051.45/427,763.99 = 174,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,051.45x = 427,763.99 × 174,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,051.45x = 74,459,388,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,459,388,309.30/310,051.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,151.72

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