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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,021.20, 450,226.20 and 173,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,021.20, 450,226.20 and 173,661.20 is: 260,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,021.20 : 450,226.20 = 173,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,021.20/450,226.20 = 173,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,021.20x = 450,226.20 × 173,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,021.20x = 78,186,822,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,186,822,163.44/300,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,604.32

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