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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,718.96, 430,163.54 and 175,751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,718.96, 430,163.54 and 175,751.70 is: 242,532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,718.96 : 430,163.54 = 175,751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,718.96/430,163.54 = 175,751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,718.96x = 430,163.54 × 175,751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,718.96x = 75,601,972,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,601,972,554.26/311,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,532.48

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