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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,002.20, 450,003.30 and 173,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,002.20, 450,003.30 and 173,858.20 is: 260,787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,002.20 : 450,003.30 = 173,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,002.20/450,003.30 = 173,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,002.20x = 450,003.30 × 173,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,002.20x = 78,236,763,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,236,763,732.06/300,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,787.30

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