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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,079.87, 419,696.84 and 176,828.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,079.87, 419,696.84 and 176,828.87 is: 244,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,079.87 : 419,696.84 = 176,828.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,079.87/419,696.84 = 176,828.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,079.87x = 419,696.84 × 176,828.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,079.87x = 74,214,517,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,214,517,959.77/304,079.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,062.58

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