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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,005.56, 430,530.60 and 176,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,005.56, 430,530.60 and 176,031.56 is: 242,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,005.56 : 430,530.60 = 176,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,005.56/430,530.60 = 176,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,005.56x = 430,530.60 × 176,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,005.56x = 75,786,973,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,786,973,145.74/312,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,902.64

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