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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,478.40, 431,246.72 and 176,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,478.40, 431,246.72 and 176,537.28 is: 243,636.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,478.40 : 431,246.72 = 176,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,478.40/431,246.72 = 176,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,478.40x = 431,246.72 × 176,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,478.40x = 76,131,122,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,131,122,957.72/312,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,636.43

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