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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,730.49, 428,798.73 and 174,771.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,730.49, 428,798.73 and 174,771.99 is: 241,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,730.49 : 428,798.73 = 174,771.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,730.49/428,798.73 = 174,771.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,730.49x = 428,798.73 × 174,771.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,730.49x = 74,942,007,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,942,007,351.57/310,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,180.09

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