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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,246.30, 604,869.45 and 178,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,246.30, 604,869.45 and 178,714.30 is: 268,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,246.30 : 604,869.45 = 178,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,246.30/604,869.45 = 178,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,246.30x = 604,869.45 × 178,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,246.30x = 108,098,820,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,098,820,348.14/403,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,071.45

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