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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,994.68, 430,552.58 and 176,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,994.68, 430,552.58 and 176,027.40 is: 242,917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,994.68 : 430,552.58 = 176,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,994.68/430,552.58 = 176,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,994.68x = 430,552.58 × 176,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,994.68x = 75,789,050,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,789,050,340.56/311,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,917.77

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