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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,910.71, 465,618.71 and 177,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,910.71, 465,618.71 and 177,386.16 is: 265,652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,910.71 : 465,618.71 = 177,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,910.71/465,618.71 = 177,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,910.71x = 465,618.71 × 177,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,910.71x = 82,594,316,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,594,316,376.83/310,910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,652.85

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