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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,106.88, 427,835.52 and 175,893.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,106.88, 427,835.52 and 175,893.12 is: 242,668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,106.88 : 427,835.52 = 175,893.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,106.88/427,835.52 = 175,893.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,106.88x = 427,835.52 × 175,893.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,106.88x = 75,253,324,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,253,324,459.62/310,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,668.99

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