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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,009.52, 429,159.96 and 175,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,009.52, 429,159.96 and 175,050.48 is: 241,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,009.52 : 429,159.96 = 175,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,009.52/429,159.96 = 175,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,009.52x = 429,159.96 × 175,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,009.52x = 75,124,656,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,124,656,994.78/311,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,550.99

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