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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,059.42, 419,638.50 and 176,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,059.42, 419,638.50 and 176,735.04 is: 243,915.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,059.42 : 419,638.50 = 176,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,059.42/419,638.50 = 176,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,059.42x = 419,638.50 × 176,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,059.42x = 74,164,827,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164,827,083.04/304,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,915.57

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