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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,335.72, 428,263.80 and 176,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,335.72, 428,263.80 and 176,199.72 is: 243,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,335.72 : 428,263.80 = 176,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,335.72/428,263.80 = 176,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,335.72x = 428,263.80 × 176,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,335.72x = 75,459,961,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459,961,646.14/310,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,155.90

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