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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,106.36, 645,237.30 and 177,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,106.36, 645,237.30 and 177,246.20 is: 265,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,106.36 : 645,237.30 = 177,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,106.36/645,237.30 = 177,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,106.36x = 645,237.30 × 177,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,106.36x = 114,365,859,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,365,859,523.26/430,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,901.34

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