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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,588.19, 947,442.08 and 176,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,588.19, 947,442.08 and 176,209.70 is: 264,331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,588.19 : 947,442.08 = 176,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,588.19/947,442.08 = 176,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,588.19x = 947,442.08 × 176,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,588.19x = 166,948,480,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,948,480,387.49/631,588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,331.23

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