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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,219.80, 445,829.70 and 178,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,219.80, 445,829.70 and 178,830.20 is: 268,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,219.80 : 445,829.70 = 178,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,219.80/445,829.70 = 178,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,219.80x = 445,829.70 × 178,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,219.80x = 79,727,814,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,727,814,416.94/297,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,245.30

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