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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,865.04, 431,727.17 and 176,880.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,865.04, 431,727.17 and 176,880.12 is: 244,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,865.04 : 431,727.17 = 176,880.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,865.04/431,727.17 = 176,880.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,865.04x = 431,727.17 × 176,880.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,865.04x = 76,363,952,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,363,952,752.46/312,865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,079.54

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