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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,078.62, 419,695.11 and 176,827.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,078.62, 419,695.11 and 176,827.62 is: 244,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,078.62 : 419,695.11 = 176,827.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,078.62/419,695.11 = 176,827.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,078.62x = 419,695.11 × 176,827.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,078.62x = 74,213,687,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,213,687,426.94/304,078.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,060.85

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