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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,970.10, 431,920.16 and 177,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,970.10, 431,920.16 and 177,004.08 is: 244,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,970.10 : 431,920.16 = 177,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,970.10/431,920.16 = 177,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,970.10x = 431,920.16 × 177,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,970.10x = 76,451,630,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,451,630,554.25/312,970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,277.75

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