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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,038.20, 431,992.71 and 177,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,038.20, 431,992.71 and 177,069.24 is: 244,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,038.20 : 431,992.71 = 177,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,038.20/431,992.71 = 177,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,038.20x = 431,992.71 × 177,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,038.20x = 76,492,620,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492,620,845.24/313,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,355.55

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