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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,005.44, 425,027.52 and 178,932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,005.44, 425,027.52 and 178,932.48 is: 246,915.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,005.44 : 425,027.52 = 178,932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,005.44/425,027.52 = 178,932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,005.44x = 425,027.52 × 178,932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,005.44x = 76,051,228,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,051,228,221.85/308,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,915.21

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