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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,109.10, 419,727.51 and 176,803.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,109.10, 419,727.51 and 176,803.02 is: 244,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,109.10 : 419,727.51 = 176,803.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,109.10/419,727.51 = 176,803.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,109.10x = 419,727.51 × 176,803.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,109.10x = 74,209,091,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,209,091,345.08/304,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,021.28

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