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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,077.40, 427,901.36 and 174,112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,077.40, 427,901.36 and 174,112.42 is: 240,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,077.40 : 427,901.36 = 174,112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,077.40/427,901.36 = 174,112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,077.40x = 427,901.36 × 174,112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,077.40x = 74,502,941,310.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,502,941,310.89/310,077.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,272.08

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