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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,057.62, 645,164.21 and 177,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,057.62, 645,164.21 and 177,197.44 is: 265,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,057.62 : 645,164.21 = 177,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,057.62/645,164.21 = 177,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,057.62x = 645,164.21 × 177,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,057.62x = 114,321,443,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,321,443,892.73/430,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,828.20

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