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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,023.20, 450,229.20 and 173,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,023.20, 450,229.20 and 173,663.20 is: 260,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,023.20 : 450,229.20 = 173,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,023.20/450,229.20 = 173,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,023.20x = 450,229.20 × 173,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,023.20x = 78,188,243,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,188,243,605.44/300,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,607.33

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