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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,130.96, 427,991.04 and 174,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,130.96, 427,991.04 and 174,188.86 is: 240,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,130.96 : 427,991.04 = 174,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,130.96/427,991.04 = 174,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,130.96x = 427,991.04 × 174,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,130.96x = 74,551,270,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,551,270,277.84/310,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,386.42

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