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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,008.52, 429,158.58 and 175,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,008.52, 429,158.58 and 175,049.48 is: 241,549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,008.52 : 429,158.58 = 175,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,008.52/429,158.58 = 175,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,008.52x = 429,158.58 × 175,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,008.52x = 75,123,986,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123,986,266.54/311,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,549.61

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