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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,524.68, 450,071.44 and 173,898.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,524.68, 450,071.44 and 173,898.09 is: 260,433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,524.68 : 450,071.44 = 173,898.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,524.68/450,071.44 = 173,898.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,524.68x = 450,071.44 × 173,898.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,524.68x = 78,266,563,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,266,563,344.80/300,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,433.06

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