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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,361.85, 420,153.86 and 181,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,361.85, 420,153.86 and 181,897.44 is: 251,098.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,361.85 : 420,153.86 = 181,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,361.85/420,153.86 = 181,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,361.85x = 420,153.86 × 181,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,361.85x = 76,424,911,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,424,911,540.12/304,361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,098.85

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