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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,961.90, 419,519.51 and 176,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,961.90, 419,519.51 and 176,711.31 is: 243,891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,961.90 : 419,519.51 = 176,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,961.90/419,519.51 = 176,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,961.90x = 419,519.51 × 176,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,961.90x = 74,133,842,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,133,842,182.66/303,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,891.89

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