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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,575.21, 428,591.16 and 174,609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,575.21, 428,591.16 and 174,609.75 is: 240,959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,575.21 : 428,591.16 = 174,609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,575.21/428,591.16 = 174,609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,575.21x = 428,591.16 × 174,609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,575.21x = 74,836,195,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,836,195,299.81/310,575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,959.98

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