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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,852.11, 474,665.72 and 176,184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,852.11, 474,665.72 and 176,184.27 is: 263,935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,852.11 : 474,665.72 = 176,184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,852.11/474,665.72 = 176,184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,852.11x = 474,665.72 × 176,184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,852.11x = 83,628,632,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,628,632,491.30/316,852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,935.85

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