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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,462.14, 465,361.64 and 177,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,462.14, 465,361.64 and 177,055.14 is: 265,393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,462.14 : 465,361.64 = 177,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,462.14/465,361.64 = 177,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,462.14x = 465,361.64 × 177,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,462.14x = 82,394,670,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,394,670,320.83/310,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,393.62

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