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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,686.71, 430,127.73 and 177,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,686.71, 430,127.73 and 177,550.71 is: 245,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,686.71 : 430,127.73 = 177,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,686.71/430,127.73 = 177,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,686.71x = 430,127.73 × 177,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,686.71x = 76,369,483,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,369,483,852.19/311,686.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,020.02

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