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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,819.68, 428,930.49 and 174,853.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,819.68, 428,930.49 and 174,853.71 is: 241,297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,819.68 : 428,930.49 = 174,853.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,819.68/428,930.49 = 174,853.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,819.68x = 428,930.49 × 174,853.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,819.68x = 75,000,087,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,000,087,508.62/310,819.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,297.74

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