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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,079.56, 419,696.41 and 176,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,079.56, 419,696.41 and 176,828.56 is: 244,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,079.56 : 419,696.41 = 176,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,079.56/419,696.41 = 176,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,079.56x = 419,696.41 × 176,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,079.56x = 74,214,310,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,214,310,326.16/304,079.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,062.15

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