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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,616, 423,066.36 and 179,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,616, 423,066.36 and 179,266.96 is: 247,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,616 : 423,066.36 = 179,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,616/423,066.36 = 179,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,616x = 423,066.36 × 179,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,616x = 75,841,820,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,841,820,235.47/306,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,351.15

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