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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,946.09, 431,889.42 and 176,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,946.09, 431,889.42 and 176,982.73 is: 244,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,946.09 : 431,889.42 = 176,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,946.09/431,889.42 = 176,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,946.09x = 431,889.42 × 176,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,946.09x = 76,436,968,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,436,968,609.72/312,946.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,249.64

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