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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,424.84, 415,966.88 and 178,941.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,424.84, 415,966.88 and 178,941.79 is: 246,940.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,424.84 : 415,966.88 = 178,941.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,424.84/415,966.88 = 178,941.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,424.84x = 415,966.88 × 178,941.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,424.84x = 74,433,858,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,433,858,087.92/301,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,940.03

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