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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,026.20, 450,233.70 and 173,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,026.20, 450,233.70 and 173,666.20 is: 260,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,026.20 : 450,233.70 = 173,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,026.20/450,233.70 = 173,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,026.20x = 450,233.70 × 173,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,026.20x = 78,190,375,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,190,375,790.94/300,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,611.83

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