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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,230.69, 462,812.50 and 176,075.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,230.69, 462,812.50 and 176,075.21 is: 263,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,230.69 : 462,812.50 = 176,075.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,230.69/462,812.50 = 176,075.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,230.69x = 462,812.50 × 176,075.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,230.69x = 81,489,805,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,489,805,373.87/309,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,524.32

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