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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,216.80, 445,825.20 and 178,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,216.80, 445,825.20 and 178,827.20 is: 268,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,216.80 : 445,825.20 = 178,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,216.80/445,825.20 = 178,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,216.80x = 445,825.20 × 178,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,216.80x = 79,725,672,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,725,672,205.44/297,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,240.80

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