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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,534.02, 420,160.34 and 177,185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,534.02, 420,160.34 and 177,185.01 is: 244,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,534.02 : 420,160.34 = 177,185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,534.02/420,160.34 = 177,185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,534.02x = 420,160.34 × 177,185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,534.02x = 74,446,113,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,446,113,158.58/304,534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,459.10

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