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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,290.67, 432,266.99 and 177,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,290.67, 432,266.99 and 177,324.59 is: 244,665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,290.67 : 432,266.99 = 177,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,290.67/432,266.99 = 177,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,290.67x = 432,266.99 × 177,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,290.67x = 76,651,566,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,651,566,772.28/313,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,665.98

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