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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,147.33, 419,554.96 and 176,808.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,147.33, 419,554.96 and 176,808.85 is: 243,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,147.33 : 419,554.96 = 176,808.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,147.33/419,554.96 = 176,808.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,147.33x = 419,554.96 × 176,808.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,147.33x = 74,181,029,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,181,029,989.40/304,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,898.34

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