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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,845.50, 430,347.99 and 174,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,845.50, 430,347.99 and 174,030.30 is: 240,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,845.50 : 430,347.99 = 174,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,845.50/430,347.99 = 174,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,845.50x = 430,347.99 × 174,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,845.50x = 74,893,589,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,893,589,804.10/311,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,162.48

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