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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,149.40, 430,767.69 and 176,189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,149.40, 430,767.69 and 176,189.10 is: 243,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,149.40 : 430,767.69 = 176,189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,149.40/430,767.69 = 176,189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,149.40x = 430,767.69 × 176,189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,149.40x = 75,896,571,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,896,571,610.18/312,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,141.81

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