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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,626.80, 468,555.44 and 177,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,626.80, 468,555.44 and 177,804 is: 266,487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,626.80 : 468,555.44 = 177,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,626.80/468,555.44 = 177,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,626.80x = 468,555.44 × 177,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,626.80x = 83,311,031,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,311,031,453.76/312,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,487.17

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