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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,847.83, 428,969.34 and 174,881.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,847.83, 428,969.34 and 174,881.87 is: 241,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,847.83 : 428,969.34 = 174,881.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,847.83/428,969.34 = 174,881.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,847.83x = 428,969.34 × 174,881.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,847.83x = 75,018,960,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,018,960,351.87/310,847.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,336.61

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