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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,002.91, 430,527.02 and 176,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,002.91, 430,527.02 and 176,028.93 is: 242,899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,002.91 : 430,527.02 = 176,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,002.91/430,527.02 = 176,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,002.91x = 430,527.02 × 176,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,002.91x = 75,785,209,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,785,209,786.54/312,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,899.05

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