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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,011.52, 429,162.72 and 175,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,011.52, 429,162.72 and 175,052.48 is: 241,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,011.52 : 429,162.72 = 175,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,011.52/429,162.72 = 175,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,011.52x = 429,162.72 × 175,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,011.52x = 75,125,998,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,125,998,459.55/311,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,553.75

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