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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,041.15, 422,303.24 and 176,960.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,041.15, 422,303.24 and 176,960.09 is: 244,185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,041.15 : 422,303.24 = 176,960.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,041.15/422,303.24 = 176,960.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,041.15x = 422,303.24 × 176,960.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,041.15x = 74,730,816,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,730,816,361.38/306,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,185.52

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