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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,129.66, 429,326.06 and 175,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,129.66, 429,326.06 and 175,161.13 is: 241,703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,129.66 : 429,326.06 = 175,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,129.66/429,326.06 = 175,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,129.66x = 429,326.06 × 175,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,129.66x = 75,201,235,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,201,235,858.93/311,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,703.85

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