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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,010.80, 431,954.93 and 177,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,010.80, 431,954.93 and 177,041.82 is: 244,317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,010.80 : 431,954.93 = 177,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,010.80/431,954.93 = 177,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,010.80x = 431,954.93 × 177,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,010.80x = 76,474,084,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,474,084,792.09/313,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,317.72

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