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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,979.80, 464,525.64 and 176,584.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,979.80, 464,525.64 and 176,584.62 is: 264,623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,979.80 : 464,525.64 = 176,584.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,979.80/464,525.64 = 176,584.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,979.80x = 464,525.64 × 176,584.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,979.80x = 82,028,083,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,028,083,619.66/309,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,623.96

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