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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,771.46, 415,059.16 and 178,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,771.46, 415,059.16 and 178,346.22 is: 246,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,771.46 : 415,059.16 = 178,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,771.46/415,059.16 = 178,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,771.46x = 415,059.16 × 178,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,771.46x = 74,024,232,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,024,232,262.38/300,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,114.55

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