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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,759.30, 421,879.88 and 184,898.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,759.30, 421,879.88 and 184,898.05 is: 255,118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,759.30 : 421,879.88 = 184,898.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,759.30/421,879.88 = 184,898.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,759.30x = 421,879.88 × 184,898.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,759.30x = 78,004,766,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,004,766,553.78/305,759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,118.22

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