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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,058.88, 423,740.52 and 179,758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,058.88, 423,740.52 and 179,758.56 is: 248,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,058.88 : 423,740.52 = 179,758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,058.88/423,740.52 = 179,758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,058.88x = 423,740.52 × 179,758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,058.88x = 76,170,985,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170,985,688.85/307,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,066.38

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