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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,990.11, 430,509.95 and 176,026.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,990.11, 430,509.95 and 176,026.21 is: 242,895.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,990.11 : 430,509.95 = 176,026.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,990.11/430,509.95 = 176,026.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,990.11x = 430,509.95 × 176,026.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,990.11x = 75,781,033,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,781,033,985.66/311,990.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,895.63

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