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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,882.78, 431,775.62 and 176,943.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,882.78, 431,775.62 and 176,943.41 is: 244,180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,882.78 : 431,775.62 = 176,943.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,882.78/431,775.62 = 176,943.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,882.78x = 431,775.62 × 176,943.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,882.78x = 76,399,850,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,399,850,557.66/312,882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,180.43

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