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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,954.67, 477,002.07 and 176,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,954.67, 477,002.07 and 176,007 is: 264,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,954.67 : 477,002.07 = 176,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,954.67/477,002.07 = 176,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,954.67x = 477,002.07 × 176,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,954.67x = 83,955,703,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,955,703,334.49/317,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,049.29

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