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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,550.08, 450,109.48 and 173,923.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,550.08, 450,109.48 and 173,923.48 is: 260,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,550.08 : 450,109.48 = 173,923.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,550.08/450,109.48 = 173,923.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,550.08x = 450,109.48 × 173,923.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,550.08x = 78,284,607,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,284,607,142.59/300,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,471.09

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