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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,862.78, 430,352.96 and 175,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,862.78, 430,352.96 and 175,888.60 is: 242,716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,862.78 : 430,352.96 = 175,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,862.78/430,352.96 = 175,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,862.78x = 430,352.96 × 175,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,862.78x = 75,694,179,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,694,179,383.00/311,862.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,716.30

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