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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,867.62, 428,973.22 and 174,874.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,867.62, 428,973.22 and 174,874.49 is: 241,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,867.62 : 428,973.22 = 174,874.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,867.62/428,973.22 = 174,874.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,867.62x = 428,973.22 × 174,874.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,867.62x = 75,016,474,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,016,474,182.84/310,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,313.24

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