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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,510.42, 431,233.56 and 174,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,510.42, 431,233.56 and 174,663.90 is: 241,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,510.42 : 431,233.56 = 174,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,510.42/431,233.56 = 174,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,510.42x = 431,233.56 × 174,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,510.42x = 75,320,935,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,320,935,400.48/312,510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,018.96

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