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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,143.40, 430,759.40 and 176,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,143.40, 430,759.40 and 176,183.10 is: 243,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,143.40 : 430,759.40 = 176,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,143.40/430,759.40 = 176,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,143.40x = 430,759.40 × 176,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,143.40x = 75,892,525,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,892,525,565.22/312,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,133.53

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