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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,060.08, 427,887.40 and 174,123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,060.08, 427,887.40 and 174,123.45 is: 240,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,060.08 : 427,887.40 = 174,123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,060.08/427,887.40 = 174,123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,060.08x = 427,887.40 × 174,123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,060.08x = 74,505,231,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,505,231,804.56/310,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,292.89

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