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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,950.78, 430,545.04 and 176,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,950.78, 430,545.04 and 176,023.26 is: 242,941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,950.78 : 430,545.04 = 176,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,950.78/430,545.04 = 176,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,950.78x = 430,545.04 × 176,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,950.78x = 75,785,941,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,785,941,077.57/311,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,941.98

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