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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,844.62, 474,654.49 and 176,176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,844.62, 474,654.49 and 176,176.78 is: 263,924.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,844.62 : 474,654.49 = 176,176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,844.62/474,654.49 = 176,176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,844.62x = 474,654.49 × 176,176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,844.62x = 83,623,099,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,623,099,660.74/316,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,924.63

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