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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,730.02, 421,919.56 and 176,664.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,730.02, 421,919.56 and 176,664.21 is: 243,803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,730.02 : 421,919.56 = 176,664.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,730.02/421,919.56 = 176,664.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,730.02x = 421,919.56 × 176,664.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,730.02x = 74,538,085,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,538,085,750.95/305,730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,803.62

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