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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,904.32, 431,805.22 and 176,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,904.32, 431,805.22 and 176,965.04 is: 244,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,904.32 : 431,805.22 = 176,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,904.32/431,805.22 = 176,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,904.32x = 431,805.22 × 176,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,904.32x = 76,414,428,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,414,428,029.51/312,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,210.20

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