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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,061.60, 463,246.80 and 176,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,061.60, 463,246.80 and 176,005.60 is: 263,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,061.60 : 463,246.80 = 176,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,061.60/463,246.80 = 176,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,061.60x = 463,246.80 × 176,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,061.60x = 81,534,030,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534,030,982.08/309,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,811.59

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