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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,223.44, 430,875.08 and 176,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,223.44, 430,875.08 and 176,231.44 is: 243,203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,223.44 : 430,875.08 = 176,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,223.44/430,875.08 = 176,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,223.44x = 430,875.08 × 176,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,223.44x = 75,933,735,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933,735,808.52/312,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,203.19

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