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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,538.61, 428,513.49 and 174,541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,538.61, 428,513.49 and 174,541.23 is: 240,850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,538.61 : 428,513.49 = 174,541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,538.61/428,513.49 = 174,541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,538.61x = 428,513.49 × 174,541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,538.61x = 74,793,271,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,793,271,616.19/310,538.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,850.15

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