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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,166.96, 456,093.96 and 177,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,166.96, 456,093.96 and 177,835.04 is: 266,661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,166.96 : 456,093.96 = 177,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,166.96/456,093.96 = 177,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,166.96x = 456,093.96 × 177,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,166.96x = 81,109,487,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,109,487,620.36/304,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,661.07

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