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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,213.44, 430,861.20 and 176,221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,213.44, 430,861.20 and 176,221.28 is: 243,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,213.44 : 430,861.20 = 176,221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,213.44/430,861.20 = 176,221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,213.44x = 430,861.20 × 176,221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,213.44x = 75,926,912,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926,912,166.34/312,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,189.12

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