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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,020.12, 430,585.08 and 176,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,020.12, 430,585.08 and 176,055.08 is: 242,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,020.12 : 430,585.08 = 176,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,020.12/430,585.08 = 176,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,020.12x = 430,585.08 × 176,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,020.12x = 75,806,690,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,806,690,706.21/312,020.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,954.50

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