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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,656.76, 465,237.75 and 177,132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,656.76, 465,237.75 and 177,132.19 is: 265,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,656.76 : 465,237.75 = 177,132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,656.76/465,237.75 = 177,132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,656.76x = 465,237.75 × 177,132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,656.76x = 82,408,581,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,408,581,528.17/310,656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,272.13

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