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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,262.11, 414,511.64 and 172,913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,262.11, 414,511.64 and 172,913.10 is: 238,706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,262.11 : 414,511.64 = 172,913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,262.11/414,511.64 = 172,913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,262.11x = 414,511.64 × 172,913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,262.11x = 71,674,492,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,674,492,658.48/300,262.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,706.42

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