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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,324.61, 428,248.14 and 174,358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,324.61, 428,248.14 and 174,358.55 is: 240,614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,324.61 : 428,248.14 = 174,358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,324.61/428,248.14 = 174,358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,324.61x = 428,248.14 × 174,358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,324.61x = 74,668,724,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,668,724,730.60/310,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,614.90

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