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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,263.92, 419,833.32 and 176,944.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,263.92, 419,833.32 and 176,944.88 is: 244,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,263.92 : 419,833.32 = 176,944.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,263.92/419,833.32 = 176,944.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,263.92x = 419,833.32 × 176,944.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,263.92x = 74,287,356,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,287,356,427.40/304,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,154.34

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