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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,059.82, 427,907.37 and 174,102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,059.82, 427,907.37 and 174,102.81 is: 240,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,059.82 : 427,907.37 = 174,102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,059.82/427,907.37 = 174,102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,059.82x = 427,907.37 × 174,102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,059.82x = 74,499,875,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,499,875,536.71/310,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,275.81

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