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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,838.40, 457,257.60 and 178,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,838.40, 457,257.60 and 178,867.20 is: 268,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,838.40 : 457,257.60 = 178,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,838.40/457,257.60 = 178,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,838.40x = 457,257.60 × 178,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,838.40x = 81,788,386,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,788,386,590.72/304,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,300.80

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