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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,112.92, 414,109.72 and 172,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,112.92, 414,109.72 and 172,763.88 is: 238,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,112.92 : 414,109.72 = 172,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,112.92/414,109.72 = 172,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,112.92x = 414,109.72 × 172,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,112.92x = 71,543,201,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,543,201,972.91/300,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,387.61

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