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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,323.78, 428,247.18 and 176,187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,323.78, 428,247.18 and 176,187.78 is: 243,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,323.78 : 428,247.18 = 176,187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,323.78/428,247.18 = 176,187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,323.78x = 428,247.18 × 176,187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,323.78x = 75,451,919,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,451,919,935.46/310,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,139.34

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