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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,835.40, 457,253.10 and 178,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,835.40, 457,253.10 and 178,864.20 is: 268,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,835.40 : 457,253.10 = 178,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,835.40/457,253.10 = 178,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,835.40x = 457,253.10 × 178,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,835.40x = 81,786,209,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,786,209,929.02/304,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,296.30

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