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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,962.24, 430,511.52 and 176,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,962.24, 430,511.52 and 176,002.66 is: 242,885.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,962.24 : 430,511.52 = 176,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,962.24/430,511.52 = 176,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,962.24x = 430,511.52 × 176,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,962.24x = 75,771,172,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,771,172,680.64/311,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,885.72

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