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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,832.81, 428,908.94 and 174,862.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,832.81, 428,908.94 and 174,862.17 is: 241,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,832.81 : 428,908.94 = 174,862.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,832.81/428,908.94 = 174,862.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,832.81x = 428,908.94 × 174,862.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,832.81x = 74,999,947,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,999,947,980.80/310,832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,287.10

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