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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,847.08, 431,723.34 and 176,878.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,847.08, 431,723.34 and 176,878.68 is: 244,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,847.08 : 431,723.34 = 176,878.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,847.08/431,723.34 = 176,878.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,847.08x = 431,723.34 × 176,878.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,847.08x = 76,362,654,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,362,654,504.39/312,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,089.40

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