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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,713.41, 430,155.90 and 175,746.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,713.41, 430,155.90 and 175,746.18 is: 242,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,713.41 : 430,155.90 = 175,746.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,713.41/430,155.90 = 175,746.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,713.41x = 430,155.90 × 175,746.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,713.41x = 75,598,256,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,598,256,229.46/311,713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,524.88

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