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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,129.88, 421,099.74 and 176,091.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,129.88, 421,099.74 and 176,091.48 is: 243,018.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,129.88 : 421,099.74 = 176,091.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,129.88/421,099.74 = 176,091.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,129.88x = 421,099.74 × 176,091.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,129.88x = 74,152,076,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,152,076,444.22/305,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,018.08

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