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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,974.52, 464,517.77 and 176,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,974.52, 464,517.77 and 176,579.36 is: 264,616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,974.52 : 464,517.77 = 176,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,974.52/464,517.77 = 176,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,974.52x = 464,517.77 × 176,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,974.52x = 82,024,247,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,024,247,329.74/309,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,616.10

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