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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,960.34, 419,517.36 and 176,709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,960.34, 419,517.36 and 176,709.75 is: 243,889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,960.34 : 419,517.36 = 176,709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,960.34/419,517.36 = 176,709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,960.34x = 419,517.36 × 176,709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,960.34x = 74,132,807,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,132,807,806.26/303,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,889.74

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