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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,072.13, 430,552.47 and 176,089.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,072.13, 430,552.47 and 176,089.33 is: 242,942.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,072.13 : 430,552.47 = 176,089.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,072.13/430,552.47 = 176,089.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,072.13x = 430,552.47 × 176,089.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,072.13x = 75,815,695,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,815,695,972.15/312,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,942.86

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