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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,186.87, 464,949.47 and 176,779.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,186.87, 464,949.47 and 176,779.87 is: 264,981.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,186.87 : 464,949.47 = 176,779.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,186.87/464,949.47 = 176,779.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,186.87x = 464,949.47 × 176,779.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,186.87x = 82,193,706,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,193,706,142.74/310,186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,981.26

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