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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,937.91, 429,061.22 and 174,969.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,937.91, 429,061.22 and 174,969.49 is: 241,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,937.91 : 429,061.22 = 174,969.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,937.91/429,061.22 = 174,969.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,937.91x = 429,061.22 × 174,969.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,937.91x = 75,072,622,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,072,622,842.18/310,937.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,439.27

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