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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,300.99, 428,189.09 and 174,324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,300.99, 428,189.09 and 174,324.26 is: 240,552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,300.99 : 428,189.09 = 174,324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,300.99/428,189.09 = 174,324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,300.99x = 428,189.09 × 174,324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,300.99x = 74,643,746,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,643,746,453.17/310,300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,552.72

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