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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,014.02, 419,565.23 and 176,681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,014.02, 419,565.23 and 176,681.41 is: 243,835.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,014.02 : 419,565.23 = 176,681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,014.02/419,565.23 = 176,681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,014.02x = 419,565.23 × 176,681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,014.02x = 74,129,375,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,129,375,374.46/304,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,835.39

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