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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,299.44, 421,292.64 and 176,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,299.44, 421,292.64 and 176,208.12 is: 243,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,299.44 : 421,292.64 = 176,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,299.44/421,292.64 = 176,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,299.44x = 421,292.64 × 176,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,299.44x = 74,235,184,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,235,184,064.24/305,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,155.32

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