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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,335.24, 431,034.90 and 176,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,335.24, 431,034.90 and 176,397.80 is: 243,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,335.24 : 431,034.90 = 176,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,335.24/431,034.90 = 176,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,335.24x = 431,034.90 × 176,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,335.24x = 76,033,608,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,033,608,083.22/312,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,435.89

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