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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,002.56, 430,526.46 and 176,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,002.56, 430,526.46 and 176,028.56 is: 242,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,002.56 : 430,526.46 = 176,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,002.56/430,526.46 = 176,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,002.56x = 430,526.46 × 176,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,002.56x = 75,784,952,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,784,952,795.70/312,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,898.50

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