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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,872.94, 429,004.65 and 176,736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,872.94, 429,004.65 and 176,736.94 is: 243,896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,872.94 : 429,004.65 = 176,736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,872.94/429,004.65 = 176,736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,872.94x = 429,004.65 × 176,736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,872.94x = 75,820,968,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,820,968,677.02/310,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,896.97

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