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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,687.94, 430,129.48 and 177,551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,687.94, 430,129.48 and 177,551.94 is: 245,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,687.94 : 430,129.48 = 177,551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,687.94/430,129.48 = 177,551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,687.94x = 430,129.48 × 177,551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,687.94x = 76,370,323,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,370,323,625.19/311,687.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,021.75

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