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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,218.80, 445,828.20 and 178,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,218.80, 445,828.20 and 178,829.20 is: 268,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,218.80 : 445,828.20 = 178,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,218.80/445,828.20 = 178,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,218.80x = 445,828.20 × 178,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,218.80x = 79,727,100,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,727,100,343.44/297,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,243.80

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