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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,940.93, 429,093.46 and 174,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,940.93, 429,093.46 and 174,974.80 is: 241,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,940.93 : 429,093.46 = 174,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,940.93/429,093.46 = 174,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,940.93x = 429,093.46 × 174,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,940.93x = 75,080,541,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,080,541,469.93/310,940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,462.39

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