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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,140.96, 428,004.84 and 174,198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,140.96, 428,004.84 and 174,198.88 is: 240,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,140.96 : 428,004.84 = 174,198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,140.96/428,004.84 = 174,198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,140.96x = 428,004.84 × 174,198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,140.96x = 74,557,963,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,557,963,762.58/310,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,400.25

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