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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,977.60, 461,966.40 and 174,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,977.60, 461,966.40 and 174,806.40 is: 262,209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,977.60 : 461,966.40 = 174,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,977.60/461,966.40 = 174,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,977.60x = 461,966.40 × 174,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,977.60x = 80,754,683,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,754,683,304.96/307,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,209.60

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