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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,327.78, 428,252.70 and 176,191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,327.78, 428,252.70 and 176,191.78 is: 243,144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,327.78 : 428,252.70 = 176,191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,327.78/428,252.70 = 176,191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,327.78x = 428,252.70 × 176,191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,327.78x = 75,454,605,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,454,605,502.81/310,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,144.86

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