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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,124.19, 427,981.73 and 174,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,124.19, 427,981.73 and 174,182.10 is: 240,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,124.19 : 427,981.73 = 174,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,124.19/427,981.73 = 174,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,124.19x = 427,981.73 × 174,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,124.19x = 74,546,754,017.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,546,754,017.19/310,124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,377.10

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