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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,700.68, 430,125.36 and 175,739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,700.68, 430,125.36 and 175,739.48 is: 242,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,700.68 : 430,125.36 = 175,739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,700.68/430,125.36 = 175,739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,700.68x = 430,125.36 × 175,739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,700.68x = 75,590,007,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,590,007,101.21/311,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,508.32

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