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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,609, 430,011.30 and 175,650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,609, 430,011.30 and 175,650.92 is: 242,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,609 : 430,011.30 = 175,650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,609/430,011.30 = 175,650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,609x = 430,011.30 × 175,650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,609x = 75,531,880,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,531,880,455.40/311,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,393.13

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