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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,116.76, 430,720.62 and 176,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,116.76, 430,720.62 and 176,179.32 is: 243,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,116.76 : 430,720.62 = 176,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,116.76/430,720.62 = 176,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,116.76x = 430,720.62 × 176,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,116.76x = 75,884,065,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,884,065,941.58/312,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,127.17

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