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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,322.80, 406,984.20 and 176,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,322.80, 406,984.20 and 176,844.40 is: 265,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,322.80 : 406,984.20 = 176,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,322.80/406,984.20 = 176,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,322.80x = 406,984.20 × 176,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,322.80x = 71,972,876,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,972,876,658.48/271,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,266.60

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