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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,744.22, 423,276.87 and 179,394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,744.22, 423,276.87 and 179,394.94 is: 247,547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,744.22 : 423,276.87 = 179,394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,744.22/423,276.87 = 179,394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,744.22x = 423,276.87 × 179,394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,744.22x = 75,933,728,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933,728,697.04/306,744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,547.38

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