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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,067.12, 429,265.56 and 173,245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,067.12, 429,265.56 and 173,245.08 is: 239,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,067.12 : 429,265.56 = 173,245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,067.12/429,265.56 = 173,245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,067.12x = 429,265.56 × 173,245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,067.12x = 74,368,146,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,368,146,283.44/311,067.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,074.28

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