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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,276.72, 457,761.38 and 178,947.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,276.72, 457,761.38 and 178,947.09 is: 268,330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,276.72 : 457,761.38 = 178,947.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,276.72/457,761.38 = 178,947.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,276.72x = 457,761.38 × 178,947.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,276.72x = 81,915,065,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,915,065,970.65/305,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,330.54

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