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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,290.17, 432,266.30 and 177,324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,290.17, 432,266.30 and 177,324.09 is: 244,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,290.17 : 432,266.30 = 177,324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,290.17/432,266.30 = 177,324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,290.17x = 432,266.30 × 177,324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,290.17x = 76,651,228,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,651,228,285.17/313,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,665.29

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