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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,716.09, 431,565.27 and 176,755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,716.09, 431,565.27 and 176,755.97 is: 243,932.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,716.09 : 431,565.27 = 176,755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,716.09/431,565.27 = 176,755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,716.09x = 431,565.27 × 176,755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,716.09x = 76,281,738,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,281,738,333.24/312,716.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,932.88

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