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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,444.32, 431,177.36 and 174,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,444.32, 431,177.36 and 174,617.19 is: 240,974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,444.32 : 431,177.36 = 174,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,444.32/431,177.36 = 174,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,444.32x = 431,177.36 × 174,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,444.32x = 75,290,978,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,290,978,121.73/312,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,974.07

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