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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,211.60, 430,745.84 and 176,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,211.60, 430,745.84 and 176,229.52 is: 243,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,211.60 : 430,745.84 = 176,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,211.60/430,745.84 = 176,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,211.60x = 430,745.84 × 176,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,211.60x = 75,910,132,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,910,132,625.20/312,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,136.81

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