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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,030.60, 463,226.28 and 175,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,030.60, 463,226.28 and 175,623.60 is: 263,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,030.60 : 463,226.28 = 175,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,030.60/463,226.28 = 175,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,030.60x = 463,226.28 × 175,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,030.60x = 81,353,466,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,353,466,908.21/309,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,253.76

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