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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,037.73, 414,048.03 and 170,983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,037.73, 414,048.03 and 170,983.88 is: 235,955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,037.73 : 414,048.03 = 170,983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,037.73/414,048.03 = 170,983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,037.73x = 414,048.03 × 170,983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,037.73x = 70,795,539,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795,539,710.88/300,037.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,955.46

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