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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,694.91, 423,261.91 and 177,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,694.91, 423,261.91 and 177,668.08 is: 245,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,694.91 : 423,261.91 = 177,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,694.91/423,261.91 = 177,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,694.91x = 423,261.91 × 177,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,694.91x = 75,200,131,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,200,131,432.23/306,694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,195.24

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