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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,549.32, 431,296.76 and 176,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,549.32, 431,296.76 and 176,588.98 is: 243,680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,549.32 : 431,296.76 = 176,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,549.32/431,296.76 = 176,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,549.32x = 431,296.76 × 176,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,549.32x = 76,162,254,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,162,254,925.70/312,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,680.76

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