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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,865.34, 428,994.19 and 176,729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,865.34, 428,994.19 and 176,729.34 is: 243,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,865.34 : 428,994.19 = 176,729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,865.34/428,994.19 = 176,729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,865.34x = 428,994.19 × 176,729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,865.34x = 75,815,861,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,815,861,892.17/310,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,886.50

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