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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,079.57, 419,696.42 and 176,828.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,079.57, 419,696.42 and 176,828.57 is: 244,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,079.57 : 419,696.42 = 176,828.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,079.57/419,696.42 = 176,828.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,079.57x = 419,696.42 × 176,828.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,079.57x = 74,214,314,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,214,314,800.09/304,079.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,062.16

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