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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,003.60, 450,005.40 and 173,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,003.60, 450,005.40 and 173,643.60 is: 260,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,003.60 : 450,005.40 = 173,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,003.60/450,005.40 = 173,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,003.60x = 450,005.40 × 173,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,003.60x = 78,140,557,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,140,557,675.44/300,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,465.40

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