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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,164.96, 456,090.96 and 177,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,164.96, 456,090.96 and 177,833.04 is: 266,658.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,164.96 : 456,090.96 = 177,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,164.96/456,090.96 = 177,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,164.96x = 456,090.96 × 177,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,164.96x = 81,108,041,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,108,041,933.32/304,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,658.07

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