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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,867.09, 428,996.61 and 176,731.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,867.09, 428,996.61 and 176,731.09 is: 243,888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,867.09 : 428,996.61 = 176,731.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,867.09/428,996.61 = 176,731.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,867.09x = 428,996.61 × 176,731.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,867.09x = 75,817,037,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,817,037,607.95/310,867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,888.92

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