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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,343.58, 456,593.22 and 178,090.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,343.58, 456,593.22 and 178,090.14 is: 267,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,343.58 : 456,593.22 = 178,090.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,343.58/456,593.22 = 178,090.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,343.58x = 456,593.22 × 178,090.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,343.58x = 81,314,750,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,314,750,472.85/304,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,180.76

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