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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,265.93, 429,542.42 and 175,300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,265.93, 429,542.42 and 175,300.14 is: 241,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,265.93 : 429,542.42 = 175,300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,265.93/429,542.42 = 175,300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,265.93x = 429,542.42 × 175,300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,265.93x = 75,298,845,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,298,845,485.44/311,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,911.62

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