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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,063.97, 421,003.71 and 175,954.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,063.97, 421,003.71 and 175,954.41 is: 242,825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,063.97 : 421,003.71 = 175,954.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,063.97/421,003.71 = 175,954.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,063.97x = 421,003.71 × 175,954.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,063.97x = 74,077,459,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,077,459,400.86/305,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,825.99

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