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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,427.20, 455,486.40 and 178,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,427.20, 455,486.40 and 178,838.40 is: 268,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,427.20 : 455,486.40 = 178,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,427.20/455,486.40 = 178,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,427.20x = 455,486.40 × 178,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,427.20x = 81,458,458,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,458,458,997.76/303,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,461.29

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