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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,063.96, 430,616.88 and 176,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,063.96, 430,616.88 and 176,085.48 is: 242,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,063.96 : 430,616.88 = 176,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,063.96/430,616.88 = 176,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,063.96x = 430,616.88 × 176,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,063.96x = 75,825,380,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,825,380,010.90/312,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,980.25

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