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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,338.59, 414,570.96 and 173,064.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,338.59, 414,570.96 and 173,064.91 is: 238,889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,338.59 : 414,570.96 = 173,064.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,338.59/414,570.96 = 173,064.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,338.59x = 414,570.96 × 173,064.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,338.59x = 71,747,685,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,747,685,881.01/300,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,889.33

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