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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,274.98, 414,529.50 and 172,925.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,274.98, 414,529.50 and 172,925.97 is: 238,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,274.98 : 414,529.50 = 172,925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,274.98/414,529.50 = 172,925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,274.98x = 414,529.50 × 172,925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,274.98x = 71,682,915,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682,915,881.12/300,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,724.24

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