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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,064.78, 429,270.03 and 176,928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,064.78, 429,270.03 and 176,928.78 is: 244,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,064.78 : 429,270.03 = 176,928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,064.78/429,270.03 = 176,928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,064.78x = 429,270.03 × 176,928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,064.78x = 75,950,222,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,950,222,698.46/311,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,162.08

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