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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,533.27, 420,159.30 and 177,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,533.27, 420,159.30 and 177,184.26 is: 244,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,533.27 : 420,159.30 = 177,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,533.27/420,159.30 = 177,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,533.27x = 420,159.30 × 177,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,533.27x = 74,445,614,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,445,614,652.62/304,533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,458.07

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