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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,385.61, 420,118.35 and 177,077.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,385.61, 420,118.35 and 177,077.91 is: 244,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,385.61 : 420,118.35 = 177,077.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,385.61/420,118.35 = 177,077.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,385.61x = 420,118.35 × 177,077.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,385.61x = 74,393,679,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,393,679,370.65/304,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,406.03

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