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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,647.56, 414,892.72 and 173,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,647.56, 414,892.72 and 173,322.04 is: 239,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,647.56 : 414,892.72 = 173,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,647.56/414,892.72 = 173,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,647.56x = 414,892.72 × 173,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,647.56x = 71,910,052,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,910,052,611.55/300,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,183.89

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