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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,530.13, 431,266.01 and 176,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,530.13, 431,266.01 and 176,575.88 is: 243,660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,530.13 : 431,266.01 = 176,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,530.13/431,266.01 = 176,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,530.13x = 431,266.01 × 176,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,530.13x = 76,151,172,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151,172,190.63/312,530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,660.26

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