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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,644.68, 428,687.46 and 176,508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,644.68, 428,687.46 and 176,508.68 is: 243,580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,644.68 : 428,687.46 = 176,508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,644.68/428,687.46 = 176,508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,644.68x = 428,687.46 × 176,508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,644.68x = 75,667,057,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,667,057,697.15/310,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,580.73

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