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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,266.08, 429,548.94 and 177,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,266.08, 429,548.94 and 177,130.08 is: 244,440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,266.08 : 429,548.94 = 177,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,266.08/429,548.94 = 177,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,266.08x = 429,548.94 × 177,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,266.08x = 76,086,038,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,086,038,106.12/311,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,440.51

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