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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,019.20, 450,223.20 and 173,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,019.20, 450,223.20 and 173,659.20 is: 260,601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,019.20 : 450,223.20 = 173,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,019.20/450,223.20 = 173,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,019.20x = 450,223.20 × 173,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,019.20x = 78,185,400,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,185,400,733.44/300,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,601.32

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