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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,954.84, 422,247.66 and 176,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,954.84, 422,247.66 and 176,898.80 is: 244,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,954.84 : 422,247.66 = 176,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,954.84/422,247.66 = 176,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,954.84x = 422,247.66 × 176,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,954.84x = 74,695,104,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,695,104,356.81/305,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,137.68

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