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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,492.42, 431,208.72 and 174,645.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,492.42, 431,208.72 and 174,645.90 is: 240,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,492.42 : 431,208.72 = 174,645.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,492.42/431,208.72 = 174,645.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,492.42x = 431,208.72 × 174,645.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,492.42x = 75,308,834,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,308,834,992.25/312,492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,994.12

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