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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,350.95, 421,376.12 and 176,285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,350.95, 421,376.12 and 176,285.07 is: 243,268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,350.95 : 421,376.12 = 176,285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,350.95/421,376.12 = 176,285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,350.95x = 421,376.12 × 176,285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,350.95x = 74,282,320,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,282,320,174.34/305,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,268.67

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