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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,322.30, 371,819.43 and 178,800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,322.30, 371,819.43 and 178,800.48 is: 246,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,322.30 : 371,819.43 = 178,800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,322.30/371,819.43 = 178,800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,322.30x = 371,819.43 × 178,800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,322.30x = 66,481,492,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,481,492,557.33/269,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,847.34

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