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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,758.24, 430,254.48 and 177,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,758.24, 430,254.48 and 177,665.44 is: 245,194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,758.24 : 430,254.48 = 177,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,758.24/430,254.48 = 177,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,758.24x = 430,254.48 × 177,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,758.24x = 76,441,351,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,441,351,501.17/311,758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,194.33

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