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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,126.32, 430,703.16 and 176,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,126.32, 430,703.16 and 176,147.12 is: 243,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,126.32 : 430,703.16 = 176,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,126.32/430,703.16 = 176,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,126.32x = 430,703.16 × 176,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,126.32x = 75,867,121,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,867,121,208.90/312,126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,065.44

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