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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,099.83, 429,318.47 and 173,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,099.83, 429,318.47 and 173,277.65 is: 239,123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,099.83 : 429,318.47 = 173,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,099.83/429,318.47 = 173,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,099.83x = 429,318.47 × 173,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,099.83x = 74,391,295,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,391,295,583.20/311,099.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,123.55

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