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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,214.88, 423,965.52 and 179,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,214.88, 423,965.52 and 179,878.56 is: 248,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,214.88 : 423,965.52 = 179,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,214.88/423,965.52 = 179,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,214.88x = 423,965.52 × 179,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,214.88x = 76,262,307,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,262,307,227.25/307,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,237.67

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