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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,084.12, 419,702.70 and 176,833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,084.12, 419,702.70 and 176,833.12 is: 244,068.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,084.12 : 419,702.70 = 176,833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,084.12/419,702.70 = 176,833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,084.12x = 419,702.70 × 176,833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,084.12x = 74,217,337,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,217,337,913.42/304,084.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,068.44

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