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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,325.48, 429,631.14 and 177,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,325.48, 429,631.14 and 177,189.48 is: 244,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,325.48 : 429,631.14 = 177,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,325.48/429,631.14 = 177,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,325.48x = 429,631.14 × 177,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,325.48x = 76,126,118,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,126,118,288.41/311,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,522.61

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