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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,355.65, 420,145.32 and 181,891.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,355.65, 420,145.32 and 181,891.23 is: 251,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,355.65 : 420,145.32 = 181,891.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,355.65/420,145.32 = 181,891.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,355.65x = 420,145.32 × 181,891.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,355.65x = 76,420,748,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,420,748,124.09/304,355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,090.29

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