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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,330.34, 428,256.15 and 176,194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,330.34, 428,256.15 and 176,194.34 is: 243,148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,330.34 : 428,256.15 = 176,194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,330.34/428,256.15 = 176,194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,330.34x = 428,256.15 × 176,194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,330.34x = 75,456,309,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,456,309,700.19/310,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,148.35

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