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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,967.27, 464,506.89 and 176,572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,967.27, 464,506.89 and 176,572.11 is: 264,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,967.27 : 464,506.89 = 176,572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,967.27/464,506.89 = 176,572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,967.27x = 464,506.89 × 176,572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,967.27x = 82,018,961,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,018,961,676.84/309,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,605.23

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