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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,715.56, 430,158.88 and 175,748.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,715.56, 430,158.88 and 175,748.33 is: 242,527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,715.56 : 430,158.88 = 175,748.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,715.56/430,158.88 = 175,748.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,715.56x = 430,158.88 × 175,748.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,715.56x = 75,599,702,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,599,702,204.51/311,715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,527.84

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