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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,850.59, 430,353.72 and 175,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,850.59, 430,353.72 and 175,884.26 is: 242,720.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,850.59 : 430,353.72 = 175,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,850.59/430,353.72 = 175,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,850.59x = 430,353.72 × 175,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,850.59x = 75,692,443,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,692,443,428.68/311,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,720.22

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