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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,926.64, 423,558.48 and 179,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,926.64, 423,558.48 and 179,626.44 is: 247,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,926.64 : 423,558.48 = 179,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,926.64/423,558.48 = 179,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,926.64x = 423,558.48 × 179,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,926.64x = 76,082,301,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,082,301,894.21/306,926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,884.32

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