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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,281.88, 414,326.70 and 172,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,281.88, 414,326.70 and 172,923.96 is: 238,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,281.88 : 414,326.70 = 172,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,281.88/414,326.70 = 172,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,281.88x = 414,326.70 × 172,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,281.88x = 71,647,013,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,647,013,697.73/300,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,599.19

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