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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,911.08, 429,047.52 and 174,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,911.08, 429,047.52 and 174,952.76 is: 241,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,911.08 : 429,047.52 = 174,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,911.08/429,047.52 = 174,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,911.08x = 429,047.52 × 174,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,911.08x = 75,063,047,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,063,047,795.16/310,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,429.31

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