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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,338.78, 428,267.88 and 176,202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,338.78, 428,267.88 and 176,202.78 is: 243,160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,338.78 : 428,267.88 = 176,202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,338.78/428,267.88 = 176,202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,338.78x = 428,267.88 × 176,202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,338.78x = 75,461,991,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,461,991,040.71/310,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,160.04

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