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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,087.79, 430,673.74 and 176,118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,087.79, 430,673.74 and 176,118.13 is: 243,038.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,087.79 : 430,673.74 = 176,118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,087.79/430,673.74 = 176,118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,087.79x = 430,673.74 × 176,118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,087.79x = 75,849,453,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,849,453,728.91/312,087.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,038.84

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