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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,757.21, 430,188.41 and 175,783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,757.21, 430,188.41 and 175,783.06 is: 242,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,757.21 : 430,188.41 = 175,783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,757.21/430,188.41 = 175,783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,757.21x = 430,188.41 × 175,783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,757.21x = 75,619,836,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,619,836,063.53/311,757.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,560.02

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