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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,273.23, 414,527.01 and 172,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,273.23, 414,527.01 and 172,924.22 is: 238,721.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,273.23 : 414,527.01 = 172,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,273.23/414,527.01 = 172,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,273.23x = 414,527.01 × 172,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,273.23x = 71,681,759,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,681,759,873.18/300,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,721.78

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