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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,961.24, 430,510.14 and 176,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,961.24, 430,510.14 and 176,001.66 is: 242,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,961.24 : 430,510.14 = 176,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,961.24/430,510.14 = 176,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,961.24x = 430,510.14 × 176,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,961.24x = 75,770,499,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,770,499,286.83/311,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,884.34

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