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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,717.36, 430,161.33 and 175,750.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,717.36, 430,161.33 and 175,750.10 is: 242,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,717.36 : 430,161.33 = 175,750.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,717.36/430,161.33 = 175,750.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,717.36x = 430,161.33 × 175,750.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,717.36x = 75,600,899,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,600,899,304.65/311,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,530.28

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