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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,862.42, 430,368.05 and 175,897.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,862.42, 430,368.05 and 175,897.49 is: 242,737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,862.42 : 430,368.05 = 175,897.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,862.42/430,368.05 = 175,897.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,862.42x = 430,368.05 × 175,897.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,862.42x = 75,700,660,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,700,660,479.92/311,862.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,737.36

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